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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.58, 838.58 and 430.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.58, 838.58 and 430.57 is: 594.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.58 : 838.58 = 430.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.58/838.58 = 430.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.58x = 838.58 × 430.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.58x = 361,062.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,062.78/607.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.27

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