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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.41, 868.88 and 511.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.41, 868.88 and 511.95 is: 705.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.41 : 868.88 = 511.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.41/868.88 = 511.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.41x = 868.88 × 511.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.41x = 444,817.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,817.44/630.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.60

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