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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.24, 940.73 and 585.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.24, 940.73 and 585.19 is: 873.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.24 : 940.73 = 585.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.24/940.73 = 585.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.24x = 940.73 × 585.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.24x = 550,505.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,505.79/630.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.49

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