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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.90, 1,304.20 and 630.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.90, 1,304.20 and 630.69 is: 870.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.90 : 1,304.20 = 630.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.90/1,304.20 = 630.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.90x = 1,304.20 × 630.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.90x = 822,545.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,545.90/944.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.51

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