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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.52, 943.34 and 583.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.52, 943.34 and 583.56 is: 873.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.52 : 943.34 = 583.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.52/943.34 = 583.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.52x = 943.34 × 583.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.52x = 550,495.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,495.49/630.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.08

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