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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.21, 869.03 and 579.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.21, 869.03 and 579.97 is: 799.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.21 : 869.03 = 579.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.21/869.03 = 579.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.21x = 869.03 × 579.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.21x = 504,012.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,012.91/630.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.76

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