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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.60, 869.97 and 394.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.60, 869.97 and 394.43 is: 544.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.60 : 869.97 = 394.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.60/869.97 = 394.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.60x = 869.97 × 394.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.60x = 343,142.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,142.55/630.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.15

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