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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.76, 870 and 420.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.76, 870 and 420.83 is: 580.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.76 : 870 = 420.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.76/870 = 420.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.76x = 870 × 420.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.76x = 366,122.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,122.10/630.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.45

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