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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.43, 869.98 and 350.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.43, 869.98 and 350.66 is: 483.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.43 : 869.98 = 350.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.43/869.98 = 350.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.43x = 869.98 × 350.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.43x = 305,065.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,065.71/630.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.90

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