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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630, 945.09 and 283.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630, 945.09 and 283.28 is: 424.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630 : 945.09 = 283.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630/945.09 = 283.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630x = 945.09 × 283.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630x = 267,720.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,720.37/630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.95

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