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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.24, 869.93 and 409.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.24, 869.93 and 409.20 is: 564.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.24 : 869.93 = 409.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.24/869.93 = 409.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.24x = 869.93 × 409.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.24x = 355,975.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,975.36/630.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.83

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