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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.64, 886.04 and 430.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.64, 886.04 and 430.32 is: 645.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.64 : 886.04 = 430.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.64/886.04 = 430.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.64x = 886.04 × 430.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.64x = 381,280.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,280.73/590.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.54

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