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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.91, 870.72 and 382.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.91, 870.72 and 382.30 is: 527.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.91 : 870.72 = 382.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.91/870.72 = 382.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.91x = 870.72 × 382.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.91x = 332,872.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,872.65/630.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.61

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