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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.63, 870.38 and 602.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.63, 870.38 and 602.95 is: 832.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.63 : 870.38 = 602.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.63/870.38 = 602.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.63x = 870.38 × 602.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.63x = 524,794.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,794.11/630.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.18

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