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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.07, 868.92 and 417.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.07, 868.92 and 417.30 is: 575.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.07 : 868.92 = 417.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.07/868.92 = 417.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.07x = 868.92 × 417.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.07x = 362,595.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,595.97/630.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.49

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