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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.19, 867.96 and 430.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.19, 867.96 and 430.29 is: 593.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.19 : 867.96 = 430.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.19/867.96 = 430.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.19x = 867.96 × 430.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.19x = 373,474.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,474.51/629.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.58

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