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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.28, 869.79 and 368.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.28, 869.79 and 368.45 is: 508.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.28 : 869.79 = 368.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.28/869.79 = 368.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.28x = 869.79 × 368.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.28x = 320,472.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,472.35/630.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.46

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