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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.80, 870.81 and 421.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.80, 870.81 and 421.10 is: 581.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.80 : 870.81 = 421.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.80/870.81 = 421.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.80x = 870.81 × 421.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.80x = 366,698.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,698.09/630.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.32

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