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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.91, 869.90 and 409.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.91, 869.90 and 409.78 is: 565.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.91 : 869.90 = 409.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.91/869.90 = 409.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.91x = 869.90 × 409.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.91x = 356,467.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,467.62/630.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.01

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