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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.30, 858.15 and 628.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.30, 858.15 and 628.35 is: 855.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.30 : 858.15 = 628.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.30/858.15 = 628.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.30x = 858.15 × 628.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.30x = 539,218.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,218.55/630.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.50

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