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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.77, 883.04 and 430.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.77, 883.04 and 430.38 is: 594.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.77 : 883.04 = 430.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.77/883.04 = 430.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.77x = 883.04 × 430.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.77x = 380,040.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,040.60/639.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.03

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