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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.36, 944.04 and 538.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.36, 944.04 and 538.32 is: 806.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.36 : 944.04 = 538.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.36/944.04 = 538.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.36x = 944.04 × 538.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.36x = 508,195.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,195.61/630.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.20

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