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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.16, 945.66 and 509.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.16, 945.66 and 509.86 is: 765.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.16 : 945.66 = 509.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.16/945.66 = 509.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.16x = 945.66 × 509.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.16x = 482,154.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,154.21/630.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.13

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