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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.30, 1,303.41 and 630.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.30, 1,303.41 and 630.02 is: 869.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.30 : 1,303.41 = 630.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.30/1,303.41 = 630.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.30x = 1,303.41 × 630.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.30x = 821,167.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,167.85/944.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.61

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