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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.98, 869.01 and 433.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.98, 869.01 and 433.18 is: 597.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.98 : 869.01 = 433.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.98/869.01 = 433.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.98x = 869.01 × 433.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.98x = 376,437.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,437.75/629.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.54

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