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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.81, 870.59 and 382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.81, 870.59 and 382.08 is: 527.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.81 : 870.59 = 382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.81/870.59 = 382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.81x = 870.59 × 382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.81x = 332,630.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,630.94/630.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.31

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