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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.56, 869.76 and 532.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.56, 869.76 and 532.16 is: 734.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.56 : 869.76 = 532.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.56/869.76 = 532.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.56x = 869.76 × 532.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.56x = 462,851.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,851.48/630.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.03

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