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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607, 837.68 and 430.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607, 837.68 and 430.27 is: 593.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607 : 837.68 = 430.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607/837.68 = 430.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607x = 837.68 × 430.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607x = 360,428.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,428.57/607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.79

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