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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.14, 868.90 and 431

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.14, 868.90 and 431 is: 594.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.14 : 868.90 = 431 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.14/868.90 = 431/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.14x = 868.90 × 431
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.14x = 374,495.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,495.90/630.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.31

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