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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.60, 868.96 and 520.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.60, 868.96 and 520.84 is: 717.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.60 : 868.96 = 520.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.60/868.96 = 520.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.60x = 868.96 × 520.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.60x = 452,589.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,589.13/630.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.71

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