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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.09, 883.88 and 430.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.09, 883.88 and 430.93 is: 594.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.09 : 883.88 = 430.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.09/883.88 = 430.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.09x = 883.88 × 430.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.09x = 380,890.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,890.41/641.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.13

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