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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.04, 869.34 and 420.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.04, 869.34 and 420.52 is: 580.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.04 : 869.34 = 420.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.04/869.34 = 420.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.04x = 869.34 × 420.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.04x = 365,574.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,574.86/630.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.24

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