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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.14, 869 and 499.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.14, 869 and 499.46 is: 688.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.14 : 869 = 499.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.14/869 = 499.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.14x = 869 × 499.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.14x = 434,030.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,030.74/630.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.78

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