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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.86, 870.09 and 434.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.86, 870.09 and 434.30 is: 598.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.86 : 870.09 = 434.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.86/870.09 = 434.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.86x = 870.09 × 434.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.86x = 377,880.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,880.09/630.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.99

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