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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.40, 869.92 and 350.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.40, 869.92 and 350.56 is: 483.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.40 : 869.92 = 350.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.40/869.92 = 350.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.40x = 869.92 × 350.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.40x = 304,959.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,959.16/630.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.76

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