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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.12, 869.76 and 409.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.12, 869.76 and 409.09 is: 564.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.12 : 869.76 = 409.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.12/869.76 = 409.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.12x = 869.76 × 409.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.12x = 355,810.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,810.12/630.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.67

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