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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630, 869.52 and 438.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630, 869.52 and 438.72 is: 605.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630 : 869.52 = 438.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630/869.52 = 438.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630x = 869.52 × 438.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630x = 381,475.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,475.81/630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.52

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