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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.20, 869.62 and 364.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.20, 869.62 and 364.59 is: 503.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.20 : 869.62 = 364.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.20/869.62 = 364.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.20x = 869.62 × 364.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.20x = 317,048.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,048.58/630.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.10

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