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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.96, 869.60 and 507.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.96, 869.60 and 507.04 is: 698.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.96 : 869.60 = 507.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.96/869.60 = 507.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.96x = 869.60 × 507.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.96x = 440,921.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,921.98/630.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.81

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