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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.18, 869.28 and 433.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.18, 869.28 and 433.68 is: 598.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.18 : 869.28 = 433.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.18/869.28 = 433.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.18x = 869.28 × 433.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.18x = 376,989.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,989.35/630.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.22

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