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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.32, 869.23 and 420.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.32, 869.23 and 420.50 is: 579.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.32 : 869.23 = 420.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.32/869.23 = 420.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.32x = 869.23 × 420.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.32x = 365,509.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,509.92/630.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.88

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