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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.27, 869.55 and 394.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.27, 869.55 and 394.51 is: 544.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.27 : 869.55 = 394.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.27/869.55 = 394.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.27x = 869.55 × 394.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.27x = 343,050.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,050.23/630.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.29

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