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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.64, 870.22 and 409.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.64, 870.22 and 409.50 is: 565.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.64 : 870.22 = 409.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.64/870.22 = 409.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.64x = 870.22 × 409.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.64x = 356,355.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,355.09/630.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.07

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