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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.08, 869.06 and 420.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.08, 869.06 and 420.16 is: 579.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.08 : 869.06 = 420.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.08/869.06 = 420.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.08x = 869.06 × 420.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.08x = 365,144.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,144.25/630.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.52

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