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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.16, 945.78 and 245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.16, 945.78 and 245.68 is: 368.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.16 : 945.78 = 245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.16/945.78 = 245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.16x = 945.78 × 245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.16x = 232,359.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,359.23/630.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.73

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