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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.25, 868.66 and 433.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.25, 868.66 and 433.42 is: 597.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.25 : 868.66 = 433.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.25/868.66 = 433.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.25x = 868.66 × 433.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.25x = 376,494.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,494.62/630.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.37

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