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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.34, 869.34 and 406.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.34, 869.34 and 406.31 is: 560.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.34 : 869.34 = 406.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.34/869.34 = 406.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.34x = 869.34 × 406.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.34x = 353,221.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,221.54/630.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.37

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