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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.39, 869.97 and 406.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.39, 869.97 and 406.09 is: 560.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.39 : 869.97 = 406.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.39/869.97 = 406.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.39x = 869.97 × 406.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.39x = 353,286.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,286.12/630.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.42

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