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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.48, 870.72 and 474.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.48, 870.72 and 474.96 is: 655.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.48 : 870.72 = 474.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.48/870.72 = 474.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.48x = 870.72 × 474.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.48x = 413,557.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,557.17/630.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.94

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