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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.47, 870.17 and 394.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.47, 870.17 and 394.65 is: 544.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.47 : 870.17 = 394.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.47/870.17 = 394.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.47x = 870.17 × 394.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.47x = 343,410.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,410.62/630.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.69

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