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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.59, 870.04 and 409.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.59, 870.04 and 409.35 is: 564.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.59 : 870.04 = 409.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.59/870.04 = 409.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.59x = 870.04 × 409.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.59x = 356,150.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,150.87/630.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.79

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