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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.99, 883.53 and 430.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.99, 883.53 and 430.52 is: 594.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.99 : 883.53 = 430.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.99/883.53 = 430.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.99x = 883.53 × 430.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.99x = 380,372.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,372.92/639.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.34

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