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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.12, 870.39 and 433.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.12, 870.39 and 433.29 is: 598.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.12 : 870.39 = 433.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.12/870.39 = 433.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.12x = 870.39 × 433.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.12x = 377,131.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,131.28/630.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.51

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