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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.51, 869.97 and 397.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.51, 869.97 and 397.50 is: 548.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.51 : 869.97 = 397.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.51/869.97 = 397.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.51x = 869.97 × 397.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.51x = 345,813.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,813.08/630.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.47

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