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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.97, 870.01 and 433.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.97, 870.01 and 433.75 is: 599.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.97 : 870.01 = 433.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.97/870.01 = 433.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.97x = 870.01 × 433.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.97x = 377,366.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,366.84/629.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.02

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