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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.45, 866.39 and 601.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.45, 866.39 and 601.92 is: 827.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.45 : 866.39 = 601.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.45/866.39 = 601.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.45x = 866.39 × 601.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.45x = 521,494.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,494.46/630.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.18

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