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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.18, 945.56 and 321.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.18, 945.56 and 321.88 is: 482.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.18 : 945.56 = 321.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.18/945.56 = 321.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.18x = 945.56 × 321.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.18x = 304,350.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,350.52/630.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.96

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