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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.37, 869.29 and 593.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.37, 869.29 and 593.92 is: 819.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.37 : 869.29 = 593.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.37/869.29 = 593.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.37x = 869.29 × 593.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.37x = 516,288.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,288.72/630.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.02

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