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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.87, 981.68 and 630.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.87, 981.68 and 630.36 is: 943.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.87 : 981.68 = 630.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.87/981.68 = 630.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.87x = 981.68 × 630.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.87x = 618,811.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,811.80/655.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.50

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