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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.09, 869.36 and 397.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.09, 869.36 and 397.17 is: 547.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.09 : 869.36 = 397.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.09/869.36 = 397.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.09x = 869.36 × 397.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.09x = 345,281.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,281.73/630.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.99

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