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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.18, 868.22 and 472.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.18, 868.22 and 472.56 is: 651.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.18 : 868.22 = 472.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.18/868.22 = 472.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.18x = 868.22 × 472.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.18x = 410,289.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,289.74/630.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.07

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