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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.82, 870.54 and 382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.82, 870.54 and 382.08 is: 527.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.82 : 870.54 = 382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.82/870.54 = 382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.82x = 870.54 × 382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.82x = 332,615.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,615.92/630.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.27

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