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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.90, 868.05 and 616.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.90, 868.05 and 616.32 is: 847.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.90 : 868.05 = 616.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.90/868.05 = 616.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.90x = 868.05 × 616.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.90x = 534,996.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,996.58/630.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.99

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