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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.18, 943.88 and 617.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.18, 943.88 and 617.71 is: 925.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.18 : 943.88 = 617.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.18/943.88 = 617.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.18x = 943.88 × 617.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.18x = 583,044.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,044.11/630.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.20

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