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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.04, 868.70 and 408.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.04, 868.70 and 408.90 is: 563.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.04 : 868.70 = 408.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.04/868.70 = 408.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.04x = 868.70 × 408.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.04x = 355,211.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,211.43/630.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.79

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