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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.64, 870.42 and 397.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.64, 870.42 and 397.72 is: 548.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.64 : 870.42 = 397.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.64/870.42 = 397.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.64x = 870.42 × 397.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.64x = 346,183.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,183.44/630.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.94

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