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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.72, 870.48 and 443.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.72, 870.48 and 443.88 is: 612.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.72 : 870.48 = 443.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.72/870.48 = 443.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.72x = 870.48 × 443.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.72x = 386,388.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,388.66/630.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.62

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