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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.51, 870.50 and 406.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.51, 870.50 and 406.55 is: 561.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.51 : 870.50 = 406.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.51/870.50 = 406.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.51x = 870.50 × 406.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.51x = 353,901.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,901.78/630.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.29

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