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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.82, 1,309.85 and 630.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.82, 1,309.85 and 630.30 is: 869.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.82 : 1,309.85 = 630.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.82/1,309.85 = 630.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.82x = 1,309.85 × 630.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.82x = 825,595.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,595.30/949.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.21

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