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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.20, 942.60 and 484.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.20, 942.60 and 484.40 is: 724.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.20 : 942.60 = 484.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.20/942.60 = 484.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.20x = 942.60 × 484.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.20x = 456,595.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,595.44/630.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.52

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