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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.63, 869.94 and 420.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.63, 869.94 and 420.57 is: 580.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.63 : 869.94 = 420.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.63/869.94 = 420.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.63x = 869.94 × 420.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.63x = 365,870.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,870.67/630.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.17

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