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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.57, 944.90 and 424.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.57, 944.90 and 424.38 is: 635.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.57 : 944.90 = 424.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.57/944.90 = 424.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.57x = 944.90 × 424.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.57x = 400,994.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,994.54/630.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.92

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