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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.28, 866.85 and 505.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.28, 866.85 and 505.74 is: 695.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.28 : 866.85 = 505.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.28/866.85 = 505.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.28x = 866.85 × 505.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.28x = 438,404.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,404.92/630.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.57

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