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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.54, 870.17 and 381.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.54, 870.17 and 381.83 is: 526.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.54 : 870.17 = 381.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.54/870.17 = 381.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.54x = 870.17 × 381.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.54x = 332,250.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,250.75/630.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.93

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