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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.75, 870.52 and 382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.75, 870.52 and 382.16 is: 527.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.75 : 870.52 = 382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.75/870.52 = 382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.75x = 870.52 × 382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.75x = 332,679.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,679.14/630.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.43

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