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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.36, 869.85 and 453.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.36, 869.85 and 453.60 is: 625.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.36 : 869.85 = 453.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.36/869.85 = 453.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.36x = 869.85 × 453.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.36x = 394,563.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,563.96/630.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.93

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