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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.46, 870.12 and 434.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.46, 870.12 and 434.24 is: 599.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.46 : 870.12 = 434.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.46/870.12 = 434.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.46x = 870.12 × 434.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.46x = 377,840.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,840.91/630.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.31

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