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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630, 945.12 and 245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630, 945.12 and 245.28 is: 367.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630 : 945.12 = 245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630/945.12 = 245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630x = 945.12 × 245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630x = 231,819.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,819.03/630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.97

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