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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.22, 869.36 and 402.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.22, 869.36 and 402.67 is: 555.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.22 : 869.36 = 402.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.22/869.36 = 402.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.22x = 869.36 × 402.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.22x = 350,065.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,065.19/630.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.47

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