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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.24, 870.96 and 511.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.24, 870.96 and 511.98 is: 707.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.24 : 870.96 = 511.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.24/870.96 = 511.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.24x = 870.96 × 511.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.24x = 445,914.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,914.10/630.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.53

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