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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.73, 946.25 and 501.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.73, 946.25 and 501.22 is: 751.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.73 : 946.25 = 501.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.73/946.25 = 501.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.73x = 946.25 × 501.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.73x = 474,272.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,272.19/630.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.95

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