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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.17, 869.60 and 472.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.17, 869.60 and 472.49 is: 652.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.17 : 869.60 = 472.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.17/869.60 = 472.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.17x = 869.60 × 472.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.17x = 410,877.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,877.30/630.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.01

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