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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.99, 946.62 and 539.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.99, 946.62 and 539.46 is: 809.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.99 : 946.62 = 539.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.99/946.62 = 539.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.99x = 946.62 × 539.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.99x = 510,663.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,663.63/630.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.31

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