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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.92, 948.54 and 502.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.92, 948.54 and 502.53 is: 755.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.92 : 948.54 = 502.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.92/948.54 = 502.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.92x = 948.54 × 502.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.92x = 476,669.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,669.81/630.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.52

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