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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630, 868.64 and 455.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630, 868.64 and 455.04 is: 627.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630 : 868.64 = 455.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630/868.64 = 455.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630x = 868.64 × 455.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630x = 395,265.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,265.95/630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.41

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