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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.86, 839.16 and 430.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.86, 839.16 and 430.98 is: 594.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.86 : 839.16 = 430.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.86/839.16 = 430.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.86x = 839.16 × 430.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.86x = 361,661.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,661.18/607.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.97

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