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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.50, 870.21 and 602.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.50, 870.21 and 602.83 is: 832.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.50 : 870.21 = 602.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.50/870.21 = 602.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.50x = 870.21 × 602.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.50x = 524,581.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,581.33/630.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.01

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