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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.16, 870.48 and 630

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.16, 870.48 and 630 is: 867.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.16 : 870.48 = 630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.16/870.48 = 630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.16x = 870.48 × 630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.16x = 548,402.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,402.40/632.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.51

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