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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.64, 838.35 and 430.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.64, 838.35 and 430.45 is: 593.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.64 : 838.35 = 430.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.64/838.35 = 430.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.64x = 838.35 × 430.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.64x = 360,865.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,865.66/607.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.89

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