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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.23, 869.72 and 350.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.23, 869.72 and 350.46 is: 483.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.23 : 869.72 = 350.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.23/869.72 = 350.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.23x = 869.72 × 350.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.23x = 304,802.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,802.95/630.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.64

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