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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.18, 869.94 and 456.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.18, 869.94 and 456.84 is: 630.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.18 : 869.94 = 456.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.18/869.94 = 456.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.18x = 869.94 × 456.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.18x = 397,423.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,423.39/630.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.65

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