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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.82, 869.52 and 433.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.82, 869.52 and 433.62 is: 598.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.82 : 869.52 = 433.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.82/869.52 = 433.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.82x = 869.52 × 433.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.82x = 377,041.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,041.26/629.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.65

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