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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.93, 870.42 and 434.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.93, 870.42 and 434.10 is: 598.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.93 : 870.42 = 434.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.93/870.42 = 434.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.93x = 870.42 × 434.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.93x = 377,849.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,849.32/630.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.88

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