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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.92, 882.75 and 430.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.92, 882.75 and 430.12 is: 593.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.92 : 882.75 = 430.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.92/882.75 = 430.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.92x = 882.75 × 430.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.92x = 379,684.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,684.02/639.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.34

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