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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.92, 869.52 and 434.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.92, 869.52 and 434.08 is: 599.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.92 : 869.52 = 434.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.92/869.52 = 434.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.92x = 869.52 × 434.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.92x = 377,441.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,441.24/629.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.19

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