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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.68, 944.94 and 342.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.68, 944.94 and 342.32 is: 512.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.68 : 944.94 = 342.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.68/944.94 = 342.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.68x = 944.94 × 342.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.68x = 323,471.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,471.86/630.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.89

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