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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.44, 869.94 and 381.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.44, 869.94 and 381.74 is: 526.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.44 : 869.94 = 381.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.44/869.94 = 381.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.44x = 869.94 × 381.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.44x = 332,090.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,090.90/630.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.76

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