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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.87, 870.04 and 409.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.87, 870.04 and 409.74 is: 565.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.87 : 870.04 = 409.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.87/870.04 = 409.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.87x = 870.04 × 409.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.87x = 356,490.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,490.19/630.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.08

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