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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.42, 869.97 and 381.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.42, 869.97 and 381.71 is: 526.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.42 : 869.97 = 381.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.42/869.97 = 381.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.42x = 869.97 × 381.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.42x = 332,071.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,071.90/630.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.75

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