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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.24, 870.24 and 571.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.24, 870.24 and 571.68 is: 789.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.24 : 870.24 = 571.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.24/870.24 = 571.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.24x = 870.24 × 571.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.24x = 497,498.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,498.80/630.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.38

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