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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.27, 939.85 and 586.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.27, 939.85 and 586.44 is: 874.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.27 : 939.85 = 586.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.27/939.85 = 586.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.27x = 939.85 × 586.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.27x = 551,164.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,164.17/630.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.49

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