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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.80, 870.17 and 382.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.80, 870.17 and 382.21 is: 527.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.80 : 870.17 = 382.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.80/870.17 = 382.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.80x = 870.17 × 382.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.80x = 332,581.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,581.41/630.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.24

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