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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.47, 870.14 and 368.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.47, 870.14 and 368.50 is: 508.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.47 : 870.14 = 368.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.47/870.14 = 368.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.47x = 870.14 × 368.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.47x = 320,646.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,646.59/630.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.58

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