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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.32, 870.08 and 409.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.32, 870.08 and 409.37 is: 565.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.32 : 870.08 = 409.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.32/870.08 = 409.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.32x = 870.08 × 409.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.32x = 356,178.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,178.25/630.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.08

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