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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.10, 943.80 and 492.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.10, 943.80 and 492.40 is: 737.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.10 : 943.80 = 492.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.10/943.80 = 492.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.10x = 943.80 × 492.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.10x = 464,727.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,727.12/630.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.55

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