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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.16, 869.52 and 397.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.16, 869.52 and 397.12 is: 547.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.16 : 869.52 = 397.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.16/869.52 = 397.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.16x = 869.52 × 397.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.16x = 345,303.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,303.78/630.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.96

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