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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.55, 1,303.75 and 630.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.55, 1,303.75 and 630.27 is: 869.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.55 : 1,303.75 = 630.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.55/1,303.75 = 630.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.55x = 1,303.75 × 630.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.55x = 821,714.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,714.51/944.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.95

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