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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.20, 869.69 and 381.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.20, 869.69 and 381.49 is: 526.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.20 : 869.69 = 381.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.20/869.69 = 381.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.20x = 869.69 × 381.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.20x = 331,778.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,778.04/630.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.46

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