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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.73, 869.33 and 420.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.73, 869.33 and 420.26 is: 580.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.73 : 869.33 = 420.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.73/869.33 = 420.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.73x = 869.33 × 420.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.73x = 365,344.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,344.63/629.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.16

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