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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.44, 868.98 and 433.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.44, 868.98 and 433.24 is: 598.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.44 : 868.98 = 433.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.44/868.98 = 433.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.44x = 868.98 × 433.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.44x = 376,476.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,476.90/629.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.11

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