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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.57, 945.99 and 585.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.57, 945.99 and 585.57 is: 878.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.57 : 945.99 = 585.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.57/945.99 = 585.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.57x = 945.99 × 585.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.57x = 553,943.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,943.36/630.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.48

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