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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862, 1,293.30 and 630.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862, 1,293.30 and 630.46 is: 945.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862 : 1,293.30 = 630.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862/1,293.30 = 630.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862x = 1,293.30 × 630.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862x = 815,373.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,373.92/862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.91

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