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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.31, 869.70 and 381.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.31, 869.70 and 381.63 is: 526.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.31 : 869.70 = 381.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.31/869.70 = 381.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.31x = 869.70 × 381.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.31x = 331,901.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,901.70/630.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.57

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