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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.37, 869.89 and 350.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.37, 869.89 and 350.59 is: 483.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.37 : 869.89 = 350.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.37/869.89 = 350.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.37x = 869.89 × 350.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.37x = 304,968.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,968.63/630.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.80

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