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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.58, 870.26 and 444.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.58, 870.26 and 444.52 is: 613.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.58 : 870.26 = 444.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.58/870.26 = 444.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.58x = 870.26 × 444.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.58x = 386,847.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,847.98/630.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.48

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