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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.56, 882.96 and 430.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.56, 882.96 and 430.04 is: 593.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.56 : 882.96 = 430.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.56/882.96 = 430.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.56x = 882.96 × 430.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.56x = 379,708.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,708.12/639.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.70

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