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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.30, 870.12 and 420.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.30, 870.12 and 420.60 is: 580.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.30 : 870.12 = 420.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.30/870.12 = 420.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.30x = 870.12 × 420.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.30x = 365,972.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,972.47/630.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.63

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