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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.56, 869.72 and 409.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.56, 869.72 and 409.70 is: 565.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.56 : 869.72 = 409.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.56/869.72 = 409.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.56x = 869.72 × 409.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.56x = 356,324.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,324.28/630.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.09

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