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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.72, 947.16 and 438.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.72, 947.16 and 438.48 is: 658.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.72 : 947.16 = 438.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.72/947.16 = 438.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.72x = 947.16 × 438.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.72x = 415,310.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,310.72/630.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.47

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