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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.42, 868.34 and 432.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.42, 868.34 and 432.59 is: 596.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.42 : 868.34 = 432.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.42/868.34 = 432.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.42x = 868.34 × 432.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.42x = 375,628.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,628.70/629.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.79

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