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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.60, 869.49 and 434.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.60, 869.49 and 434.22 is: 598.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.60 : 869.49 = 434.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.60/869.49 = 434.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.60x = 869.49 × 434.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.60x = 377,549.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,549.95/630.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.72

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