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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.39, 870.03 and 453.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.39, 870.03 and 453.93 is: 626.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.39 : 870.03 = 453.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.39/870.03 = 453.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.39x = 870.03 × 453.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.39x = 394,931.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,931.87/630.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.49

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