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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.87, 871.43 and 434.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.87, 871.43 and 434.04 is: 599.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.87 : 871.43 = 434.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.87/871.43 = 434.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.87x = 871.43 × 434.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.87x = 378,233.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,233.31/630.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.54

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