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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.47, 870.26 and 368.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.47, 870.26 and 368.70 is: 508.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.47 : 870.26 = 368.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.47/870.26 = 368.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.47x = 870.26 × 368.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.47x = 320,863.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,863.02/630.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.93

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