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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.99, 945.61 and 476.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.99, 945.61 and 476.79 is: 714.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.99 : 945.61 = 476.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.99/945.61 = 476.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.99x = 945.61 × 476.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.99x = 450,857.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,857.39/630.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.52

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