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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.82, 868.68 and 433.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.82, 868.68 and 433.44 is: 597.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.82 : 868.68 = 433.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.82/868.68 = 433.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.82x = 868.68 × 433.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.82x = 376,520.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,520.66/629.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.82

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