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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.06, 869.99 and 409.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.06, 869.99 and 409.38 is: 565.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.06 : 869.99 = 409.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.06/869.99 = 409.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.06x = 869.99 × 409.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.06x = 356,156.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,156.51/630.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.27

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