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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.24, 869.88 and 394.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.24, 869.88 and 394.32 is: 544.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.24 : 869.88 = 394.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.24/869.88 = 394.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.24x = 869.88 × 394.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.24x = 343,011.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,011.08/630.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.25

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