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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.85, 869.94 and 453.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.85, 869.94 and 453.51 is: 625.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.85 : 869.94 = 453.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.85/869.94 = 453.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.85x = 869.94 × 453.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.85x = 394,522.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,522.14/630.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.38

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