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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.18, 940.01 and 557.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.18, 940.01 and 557.28 is: 831.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.18 : 940.01 = 557.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.18/940.01 = 557.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.18x = 940.01 × 557.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.18x = 523,845.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,845.99/630.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.26

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