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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.92, 871.22 and 424.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.92, 871.22 and 424.52 is: 586.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.92 : 871.22 = 424.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.92/871.22 = 424.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.92x = 871.22 × 424.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.92x = 369,850.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,850.31/630.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.21

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