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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630, 869.33 and 350.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630, 869.33 and 350.17 is: 483.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630 : 869.33 = 350.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630/869.33 = 350.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630x = 869.33 × 350.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630x = 304,413.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,413.29/630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.20

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