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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.86, 871.01 and 394.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.86, 871.01 and 394.91 is: 545.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.86 : 871.01 = 394.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.86/871.01 = 394.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.86x = 871.01 × 394.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.86x = 343,967.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,967.19/630.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.24

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