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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.80, 870.18 and 455.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.80, 870.18 and 455.84 is: 628.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.80 : 870.18 = 455.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.80/870.18 = 455.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.80x = 870.18 × 455.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.80x = 396,662.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,662.85/630.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.83

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