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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.26, 870.12 and 420.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.26, 870.12 and 420.72 is: 580.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.26 : 870.12 = 420.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.26/870.12 = 420.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.26x = 870.12 × 420.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.26x = 366,076.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,076.89/630.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.83

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