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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.08, 869.68 and 455.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.08, 869.68 and 455.52 is: 628.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.08 : 869.68 = 455.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.08/869.68 = 455.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.08x = 869.68 × 455.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.08x = 396,156.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,156.63/630.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.74

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