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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.33, 869.31 and 409.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.33, 869.31 and 409.20 is: 564.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.33 : 869.31 = 409.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.33/869.31 = 409.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.33x = 869.31 × 409.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.33x = 355,721.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,721.65/630.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.34

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