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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630, 869.46 and 397.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630, 869.46 and 397.08 is: 548.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630 : 869.46 = 397.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630/869.46 = 397.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630x = 869.46 × 397.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630x = 345,245.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,245.18/630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.01

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