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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.70, 868.42 and 430.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.70, 868.42 and 430.44 is: 593.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.70 : 868.42 = 430.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.70/868.42 = 430.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.70x = 868.42 × 430.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.70x = 373,802.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,802.70/629.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.62

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