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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.09, 884.26 and 430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.09, 884.26 and 430.20 is: 594.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.09 : 884.26 = 430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.09/884.26 = 430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.09x = 884.26 × 430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.09x = 380,404.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,404.23/640.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.30

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