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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.23, 869.65 and 394.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.23, 869.65 and 394.52 is: 544.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.23 : 869.65 = 394.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.23/869.65 = 394.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.23x = 869.65 × 394.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.23x = 343,094.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,094.32/630.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.40

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