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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.93, 869.04 and 433.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.93, 869.04 and 433.10 is: 597.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.93 : 869.04 = 433.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.93/869.04 = 433.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.93x = 869.04 × 433.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.93x = 376,381.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,381.22/629.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.50

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