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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.14, 868.96 and 420.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.14, 868.96 and 420.32 is: 579.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.14 : 868.96 = 420.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.14/868.96 = 420.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.14x = 868.96 × 420.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.14x = 365,241.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,241.27/630.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.62

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