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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630, 869.76 and 474.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630, 869.76 and 474.48 is: 655.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630 : 869.76 = 474.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630/869.76 = 474.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630x = 869.76 × 474.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630x = 412,683.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,683.72/630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.05

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