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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.98, 870.39 and 434.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.98, 870.39 and 434.18 is: 598.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.98 : 870.39 = 434.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.98/870.39 = 434.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.98x = 870.39 × 434.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.98x = 377,905.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,905.93/630.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.92

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