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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.64, 948.12 and 583.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.64, 948.12 and 583.12 is: 876.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.64 : 948.12 = 583.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.64/948.12 = 583.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.64x = 948.12 × 583.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.64x = 552,867.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,867.73/630.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.68

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