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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.08, 868.84 and 408.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.08, 868.84 and 408.63 is: 563.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.08 : 868.84 = 408.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.08/868.84 = 408.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.08x = 868.84 × 408.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.08x = 355,033.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,033.07/630.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.48

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