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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.24, 867.44 and 505.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.24, 867.44 and 505.52 is: 695.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.24 : 867.44 = 505.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.24/867.44 = 505.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.24x = 867.44 × 505.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.24x = 438,508.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,508.27/630.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.78

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