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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.42, 944.66 and 355.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.42, 944.66 and 355.84 is: 533.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.42 : 944.66 = 355.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.42/944.66 = 355.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.42x = 944.66 × 355.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.42x = 336,147.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,147.81/630.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.21

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