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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.06, 868.38 and 430.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.06, 868.38 and 430.74 is: 593.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.06 : 868.38 = 430.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.06/868.38 = 430.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.06x = 868.38 × 430.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.06x = 374,046.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,046.00/630.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.67

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