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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.16, 944.86 and 301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.16, 944.86 and 301.20 is: 451.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.16 : 944.86 = 301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.16/944.86 = 301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.16x = 944.86 × 301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.16x = 284,592.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,592.57/630.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.62

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