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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.23, 870.45 and 420.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.23, 870.45 and 420.06 is: 580.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.23 : 870.45 = 420.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.23/870.45 = 420.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.23x = 870.45 × 420.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.23x = 365,641.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,641.23/630.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.17

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