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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.49, 944.63 and 538.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.49, 944.63 and 538.26 is: 806.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.49 : 944.63 = 538.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.49/944.63 = 538.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.49x = 944.63 × 538.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.49x = 508,449.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,449.13/630.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.43

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