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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.54, 944.55 and 492.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.54, 944.55 and 492.90 is: 738.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.54 : 944.55 = 492.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.54/944.55 = 492.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.54x = 944.55 × 492.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.54x = 465,568.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,568.70/630.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.37

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