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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.36, 870.48 and 575.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.36, 870.48 and 575.28 is: 794.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.36 : 870.48 = 575.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.36/870.48 = 575.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.36x = 870.48 × 575.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.36x = 500,769.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,769.73/630.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.42

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