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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.63, 870.37 and 581.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.63, 870.37 and 581.22 is: 802.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.63 : 870.37 = 581.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.63/870.37 = 581.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.63x = 870.37 × 581.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.63x = 505,876.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,876.45/630.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.18

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