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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.60, 945.90 and 573.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.60, 945.90 and 573.90 is: 860.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.60 : 945.90 = 573.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.60/945.90 = 573.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.60x = 945.90 × 573.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.60x = 542,852.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,852.01/630.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.85

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