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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.14, 867.52 and 430

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.14, 867.52 and 430 is: 592.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.14 : 867.52 = 430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.14/867.52 = 430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.14x = 867.52 × 430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.14x = 373,033.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,033.60/629.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.93

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