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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.64, 870.48 and 368.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.64, 870.48 and 368.62 is: 508.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.64 : 870.48 = 368.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.64/870.48 = 368.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.64x = 870.48 × 368.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.64x = 320,876.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,876.34/630.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.81

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