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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.93, 871.02 and 382.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.93, 871.02 and 382.35 is: 527.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.93 : 871.02 = 382.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.93/871.02 = 382.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.93x = 871.02 × 382.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.93x = 333,034.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,034.50/630.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.85

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