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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.17, 869.68 and 350.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.17, 869.68 and 350.42 is: 483.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.17 : 869.68 = 350.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.17/869.68 = 350.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.17x = 869.68 × 350.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.17x = 304,753.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,753.27/630.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.60

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