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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.80, 868.56 and 566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.80, 868.56 and 566 is: 779.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.80 : 868.56 = 566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.80/868.56 = 566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.80x = 868.56 × 566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.80x = 491,604.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,604.96/630.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.34

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