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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.82, 870.94 and 410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.82, 870.94 and 410.40 is: 566.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.82 : 870.94 = 410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.82/870.94 = 410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.82x = 870.94 × 410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.82x = 357,433.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,433.78/630.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.62

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