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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.68, 869.73 and 581.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.68, 869.73 and 581.03 is: 801.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.68 : 869.73 = 581.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.68/869.73 = 581.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.68x = 869.73 × 581.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.68x = 505,334.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,334.87/630.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.26

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