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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.15, 866.70 and 517.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.15, 866.70 and 517.32 is: 711.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.15 : 866.70 = 517.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.15/866.70 = 517.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.15x = 866.70 × 517.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.15x = 448,361.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,361.24/630.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.52

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