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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.84, 870.03 and 406.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.84, 870.03 and 406.81 is: 561.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.84 : 870.03 = 406.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.84/870.03 = 406.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.84x = 870.03 × 406.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.84x = 353,936.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,936.90/630.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.06

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