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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.99, 870.81 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.99, 870.81 and 382.32 is: 527.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.99 : 870.81 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.99/870.81 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.99x = 870.81 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.99x = 332,928.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,928.08/630.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.63

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