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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.63, 869.51 and 409.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.63, 869.51 and 409.50 is: 564.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.63 : 869.51 = 409.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.63/869.51 = 409.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.63x = 869.51 × 409.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.63x = 356,065.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,065.88/630.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.62

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