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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.76, 870.50 and 398.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.76, 870.50 and 398.12 is: 549.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.76 : 870.50 = 398.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.76/870.50 = 398.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.76x = 870.50 × 398.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.76x = 346,563.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,563.46/630.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.44

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