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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.20, 909.78 and 630.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.20, 909.78 and 630.04 is: 869.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.20 : 909.78 = 630.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.20/909.78 = 630.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.20x = 909.78 × 630.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.20x = 573,197.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,197.79/659.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.54

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