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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.94, 870.74 and 365.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.94, 870.74 and 365.46 is: 504.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.94 : 870.74 = 365.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.94/870.74 = 365.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.94x = 870.74 × 365.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.94x = 318,218.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,218.81/630.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.36

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