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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.15, 940.98 and 514.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.15, 940.98 and 514.82 is: 768.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.15 : 940.98 = 514.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.15/940.98 = 514.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.15x = 940.98 × 514.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.15x = 484,435.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,435.32/630.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.76

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