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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.74, 945.41 and 539.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.74, 945.41 and 539.16 is: 808.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.74 : 945.41 = 539.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.74/945.41 = 539.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.74x = 945.41 × 539.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.74x = 509,722.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,722.53/630.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.14

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