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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.56, 944.76 and 500.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.56, 944.76 and 500.96 is: 750.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.56 : 944.76 = 500.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.56/944.76 = 500.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.56x = 944.76 × 500.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.56x = 473,286.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,286.97/630.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.58

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