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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.59, 869.13 and 433.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.59, 869.13 and 433.76 is: 597.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.59 : 869.13 = 433.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.59/869.13 = 433.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.59x = 869.13 × 433.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.59x = 376,989.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,989.48/630.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.84

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