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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.64, 869.31 and 537.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.64, 869.31 and 537.36 is: 740.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.64 : 869.31 = 537.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.64/869.31 = 537.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.64x = 869.31 × 537.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.64x = 467,132.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,132.42/630.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.73

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