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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.37, 870.00 and 394.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.37, 870.00 and 394.55 is: 544.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.37 : 870.00 = 394.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.37/870.00 = 394.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.37x = 870.00 × 394.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.37x = 343,256.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,256.53/630.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.54

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