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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.56, 870.28 and 500.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.56, 870.28 and 500.56 is: 690.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.56 : 870.28 = 500.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.56/870.28 = 500.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.56x = 870.28 × 500.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.56x = 435,627.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,627.36/630.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.86

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