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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.04, 868.98 and 397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.04, 868.98 and 397 is: 547.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.04 : 868.98 = 397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.04/868.98 = 397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.04x = 868.98 × 397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.04x = 344,985.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,985.06/630.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.56

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