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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.50, 870.12 and 394.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.50, 870.12 and 394.59 is: 544.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.50 : 870.12 = 394.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.50/870.12 = 394.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.50x = 870.12 × 394.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.50x = 343,340.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,340.65/630.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.56

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