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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.91, 683.94 and 430.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.91, 683.94 and 430.30 is: 593.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.91 : 683.94 = 430.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.91/683.94 = 430.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.91x = 683.94 × 430.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.91x = 294,299.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,299.38/495.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.45

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