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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.52, 949.51 and 550.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.52, 949.51 and 550.30 is: 828.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.52 : 949.51 = 550.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.52/949.51 = 550.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.52x = 949.51 × 550.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.52x = 522,515.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,515.35/630.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.71

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