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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.28, 870.42 and 593.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.28, 870.42 and 593.92 is: 820.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.28 : 870.42 = 593.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.28/870.42 = 593.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.28x = 870.42 × 593.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.28x = 516,959.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,959.85/630.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.21

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