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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.92, 870.56 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.92, 870.56 and 382.32 is: 527.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.92 : 870.56 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.92/870.56 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.92x = 870.56 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.92x = 332,832.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,832.50/630.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.54

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