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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.80, 870.72 and 434.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.80, 870.72 and 434.96 is: 600.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.80 : 870.72 = 434.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.80/870.72 = 434.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.80x = 870.72 × 434.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.80x = 378,728.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,728.37/630.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.39

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