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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.37, 869.36 and 432.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.37, 869.36 and 432.54 is: 597.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.37 : 869.36 = 432.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.37/869.36 = 432.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.37x = 869.36 × 432.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.37x = 376,030.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,030.81/629.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.47

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