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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.34, 869.86 and 364.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.34, 869.86 and 364.82 is: 503.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.34 : 869.86 = 364.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.34/869.86 = 364.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.34x = 869.86 × 364.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.34x = 317,337.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,337.06/630.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.44

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