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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.59, 944.26 and 355.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.59, 944.26 and 355.59 is: 532.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.59 : 944.26 = 355.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.59/944.26 = 355.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.59x = 944.26 × 355.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.59x = 335,768.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,768.52/630.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.47

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