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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.64, 870 and 409.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.64, 870 and 409.60 is: 565.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.64 : 870 = 409.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.64/870 = 409.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.64x = 870 × 409.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.64x = 356,352
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,352/630.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.06

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