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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.38, 943.83 and 475.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.38, 943.83 and 475.83 is: 712.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.38 : 943.83 = 475.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.38/943.83 = 475.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.38x = 943.83 × 475.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.38x = 449,102.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,102.63/630.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.43

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