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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.40, 1,303.66 and 630.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.40, 1,303.66 and 630.20 is: 869.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.40 : 1,303.66 = 630.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.40/1,303.66 = 630.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.40x = 1,303.66 × 630.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.40x = 821,566.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,566.53/944.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.93

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