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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.17, 868.41 and 472.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.17, 868.41 and 472.98 is: 651.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.17 : 868.41 = 472.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.17/868.41 = 472.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.17x = 868.41 × 472.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.17x = 410,740.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,740.71/630.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.79

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