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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.32, 869.88 and 406.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.32, 869.88 and 406.16 is: 560.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.32 : 869.88 = 406.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.32/869.88 = 406.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.32x = 869.88 × 406.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.32x = 353,310.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,310.46/630.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.53

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