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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.29, 869.56 and 406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.29, 869.56 and 406.20 is: 560.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.29 : 869.56 = 406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.29/869.56 = 406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.29x = 869.56 × 406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.29x = 353,214.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,214.69/630.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.40

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