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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.58, 869.84 and 433.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.58, 869.84 and 433.76 is: 598.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.58 : 869.84 = 433.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.58/869.84 = 433.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.58x = 869.84 × 433.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.58x = 377,301.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,301.80/630.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.34

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