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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.22, 869.64 and 394.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.22, 869.64 and 394.12 is: 543.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.22 : 869.64 = 394.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.22/869.64 = 394.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.22x = 869.64 × 394.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.22x = 342,742.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,742.52/630.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.85

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