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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.10, 944.40 and 282.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.10, 944.40 and 282.70 is: 423.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.10 : 944.40 = 282.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.10/944.40 = 282.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.10x = 944.40 × 282.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.10x = 266,981.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,981.88/630.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.71

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