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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.14, 883.14 and 430.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.14, 883.14 and 430.29 is: 593.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.14 : 883.14 = 430.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.14/883.14 = 430.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.14x = 883.14 × 430.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.14x = 380,006.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,006.31/640.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.63

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