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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.56, 867.68 and 584.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.56, 867.68 and 584.08 is: 803.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.56 : 867.68 = 584.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.56/867.68 = 584.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.56x = 867.68 × 584.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.56x = 506,794.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,794.53/630.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.72

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