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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.50, 869.50 and 512.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.50, 869.50 and 512.44 is: 706.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.50 : 869.50 = 512.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.50/869.50 = 512.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.50x = 869.50 × 512.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.50x = 445,566.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,566.58/630.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.69

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