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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.28, 871.61 and 601.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.28, 871.61 and 601.27 is: 831.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.28 : 871.61 = 601.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.28/871.61 = 601.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.28x = 871.61 × 601.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.28x = 524,076.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,076.04/630.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.50

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