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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.99, 872.37 and 532.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.99, 872.37 and 532.58 is: 736.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.99 : 872.37 = 532.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.99/872.37 = 532.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.99x = 872.37 × 532.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.99x = 464,602.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,602.45/630.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.31

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