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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.43, 868.12 and 616.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.43, 868.12 and 616.06 is: 848.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.43 : 868.12 = 616.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.43/868.12 = 616.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.43x = 868.12 × 616.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.43x = 534,808.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,808.67/630.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.32

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