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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.40, 945.81 and 468.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.40, 945.81 and 468.01 is: 702.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.40 : 945.81 = 468.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.40/945.81 = 468.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.40x = 945.81 × 468.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.40x = 442,649.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,649.72/630.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.17

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