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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.08, 867.18 and 517.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.08, 867.18 and 517.08 is: 711.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.08 : 867.18 = 517.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.08/867.18 = 517.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.08x = 867.18 × 517.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.08x = 448,401.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,401.43/630.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.66

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