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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.47, 870.05 and 381.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.47, 870.05 and 381.95 is: 527.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.47 : 870.05 = 381.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.47/870.05 = 381.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.47x = 870.05 × 381.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.47x = 332,318.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,318.73/630.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.10

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