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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.08, 1,430.46 and 630

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.08, 1,430.46 and 630 is: 943.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.08 : 1,430.46 = 630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.08/1,430.46 = 630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.08x = 1,430.46 × 630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.08x = 901,189.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,189.80/955.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.58

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