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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.78, 870.18 and 409.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.78, 870.18 and 409.76 is: 565.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.78 : 870.18 = 409.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.78/870.18 = 409.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.78x = 870.18 × 409.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.78x = 356,564.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,564.96/630.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.28

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