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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.45, 871.10 and 608.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.45, 871.10 and 608.28 is: 840.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.45 : 871.10 = 608.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.45/871.10 = 608.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.45x = 871.10 × 608.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.45x = 529,872.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,872.71/630.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.47

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