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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.96, 944.04 and 492.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.96, 944.04 and 492.96 is: 737.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.96 : 944.04 = 492.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.96/944.04 = 492.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.96x = 944.04 × 492.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.96x = 465,373.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,373.96/630.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.56

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