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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.42, 869.91 and 350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.42, 869.91 and 350.60 is: 483.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.42 : 869.91 = 350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.42/869.91 = 350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.42x = 869.91 × 350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.42x = 304,986.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,986.10/630.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.78

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