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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.01, 869.29 and 430.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.01, 869.29 and 430.62 is: 594.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.01 : 869.29 = 430.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.01/869.29 = 430.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.01x = 869.29 × 430.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.01x = 374,333.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,333.64/630.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.17

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