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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.60, 870.42 and 564.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.60, 870.42 and 564.09 is: 778.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.60 : 870.42 = 564.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.60/870.42 = 564.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.60x = 870.42 × 564.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.60x = 490,994.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,994.93/630.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.62

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