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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.04, 868.98 and 552.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.04, 868.98 and 552.28 is: 761.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.04 : 868.98 = 552.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.04/868.98 = 552.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.04x = 868.98 × 552.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.04x = 479,920.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,920.27/630.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.73

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