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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.05, 868.38 and 430.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.05, 868.38 and 430.21 is: 593.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.05 : 868.38 = 430.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.05/868.38 = 430.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.05x = 868.38 × 430.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.05x = 373,582.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,582.78/629.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.88

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