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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.84, 883.48 and 430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.84, 883.48 and 430.20 is: 594.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.84 : 883.48 = 430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.84/883.48 = 430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.84x = 883.48 × 430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.84x = 380,073.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,073.10/639.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.01

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