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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.86, 870.14 and 409.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.86, 870.14 and 409.73 is: 565.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.86 : 870.14 = 409.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.86/870.14 = 409.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.86x = 870.14 × 409.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.86x = 356,519.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,519.14/630.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.14

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