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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.68, 871 and 492.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.68, 871 and 492.44 is: 680.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.68 : 871 = 492.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.68/871 = 492.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.68x = 871 × 492.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.68x = 428,915.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,915.24/630.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.08

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