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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.78, 945.12 and 493.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.78, 945.12 and 493.26 is: 739.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.78 : 945.12 = 493.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.78/945.12 = 493.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.78x = 945.12 × 493.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.78x = 466,189.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,189.89/630.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.07

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