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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.28, 869.32 and 420.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.28, 869.32 and 420.35 is: 579.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.28 : 869.32 = 420.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.28/869.32 = 420.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.28x = 869.32 × 420.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.28x = 365,416.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,416.56/630.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.77

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