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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.39, 869.94 and 364.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.39, 869.94 and 364.83 is: 503.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.39 : 869.94 = 364.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.39/869.94 = 364.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.39x = 869.94 × 364.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.39x = 317,381.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,381.58/630.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.47

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