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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.91, 870.49 and 394.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.91, 870.49 and 394.49 is: 544.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.91 : 870.49 = 394.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.91/870.49 = 394.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.91x = 870.49 × 394.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.91x = 343,399.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,399.60/630.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.29

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