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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.44, 870.01 and 354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.44, 870.01 and 354.44 is: 489.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.44 : 870.01 = 354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.44/870.01 = 354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.44x = 870.01 × 354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.44x = 308,366.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,366.34/630.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.13

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