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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.78, 870.08 and 433.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.78, 870.08 and 433.95 is: 598.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.78 : 870.08 = 433.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.78/870.08 = 433.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.78x = 870.08 × 433.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.78x = 377,571.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,571.22/630.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.58

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