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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.88, 870.16 and 621.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.88, 870.16 and 621.28 is: 856.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.88 : 870.16 = 621.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.88/870.16 = 621.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.88x = 870.16 × 621.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.88x = 540,613.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,613.00/630.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.92

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