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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.90, 809.10 and 430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.90, 809.10 and 430.40 is: 645.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.90 : 809.10 = 430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.90/809.10 = 430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.90x = 809.10 × 430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.90x = 348,236.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,236.64/539.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.00

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