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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.54, 869.82 and 394.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.54, 869.82 and 394.67 is: 544.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.54 : 869.82 = 394.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.54/869.82 = 394.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.54x = 869.82 × 394.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.54x = 343,287.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,287.51/630.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.43

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