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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.68, 869.55 and 406.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.68, 869.55 and 406.23 is: 560.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.68 : 869.55 = 406.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.68/869.55 = 406.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.68x = 869.55 × 406.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.68x = 353,237.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,237.30/630.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.09

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