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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.69, 870.86 and 564.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.69, 870.86 and 564.18 is: 779.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.69 : 870.86 = 564.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.69/870.86 = 564.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.69x = 870.86 × 564.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.69x = 491,323.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,323.25/630.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.03

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