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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.28, 870.14 and 381.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.28, 870.14 and 381.66 is: 526.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.28 : 870.14 = 381.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.28/870.14 = 381.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.28x = 870.14 × 381.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.28x = 332,097.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,097.63/630.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.90

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