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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630, 868 and 433.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630, 868 and 433.20 is: 596.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630 : 868 = 433.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630/868 = 433.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630x = 868 × 433.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630x = 376,017.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,017.60/630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.85

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