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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.34, 869.44 and 433.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.34, 869.44 and 433.96 is: 598.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.34 : 869.44 = 433.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.34/869.44 = 433.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.34x = 869.44 × 433.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.34x = 377,302.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,302.18/630.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.57

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