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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.28, 944.46 and 424.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.28, 944.46 and 424.78 is: 636.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.28 : 944.46 = 424.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.28/944.46 = 424.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.28x = 944.46 × 424.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.28x = 401,187.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,187.72/630.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.52

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