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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.96, 870.69 and 406.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.96, 870.69 and 406.50 is: 560.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.96 : 870.69 = 406.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.96/870.69 = 406.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.96x = 870.69 × 406.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.96x = 353,935.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,935.49/630.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.95

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