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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.14, 870.44 and 484.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.14, 870.44 and 484.58 is: 669.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.14 : 870.44 = 484.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.14/870.44 = 484.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.14x = 870.44 × 484.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.14x = 421,797.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,797.82/630.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.37

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