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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.04, 658.92 and 430.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.04, 658.92 and 430.39 is: 594.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.04 : 658.92 = 430.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.04/658.92 = 430.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.04x = 658.92 × 430.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.04x = 283,595.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,595.37/477.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.49

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