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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.78, 945.15 and 245.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.78, 945.15 and 245.06 is: 367.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.78 : 945.15 = 245.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.78/945.15 = 245.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.78x = 945.15 × 245.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.78x = 231,618.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,618.46/629.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.78

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