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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.14, 869.33 and 397.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.14, 869.33 and 397.13 is: 547.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.14 : 869.33 = 397.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.14/869.33 = 397.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.14x = 869.33 × 397.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.14x = 345,233.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,233.67/630.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.87

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