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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.40, 944.37 and 413.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.40, 944.37 and 413.32 is: 619.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.40 : 944.37 = 413.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.40/944.37 = 413.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.40x = 944.37 × 413.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.40x = 390,327.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,327.01/630.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.17

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