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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.98, 869.52 and 420.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.98, 869.52 and 420.16 is: 579.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.98 : 869.52 = 420.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.98/869.52 = 420.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.98x = 869.52 × 420.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.98x = 365,337.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,337.52/629.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.92

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