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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.99, 870.82 and 365.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.99, 870.82 and 365.52 is: 504.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.99 : 870.82 = 365.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.99/870.82 = 365.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.99x = 870.82 × 365.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.99x = 318,304.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,304.48/630.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.45

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