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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.26, 870.83 and 608.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.26, 870.83 and 608.08 is: 840.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.26 : 870.83 = 608.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.26/870.83 = 608.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.26x = 870.83 × 608.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.26x = 529,534.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,534.31/630.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.18

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