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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.90, 870.62 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.90, 870.62 and 382.32 is: 527.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.90 : 870.62 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.90/870.62 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.90x = 870.62 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.90x = 332,853.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,853.53/630.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.59

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