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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.99, 870.75 and 612.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.99, 870.75 and 612.36 is: 845.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.99 : 870.75 = 612.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.99/870.75 = 612.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.99x = 870.75 × 612.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.99x = 533,212.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,212.47/630.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.04

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