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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.20, 944.37 and 305.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.20, 944.37 and 305.18 is: 457.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.20 : 944.37 = 305.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.20/944.37 = 305.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.20x = 944.37 × 305.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.20x = 288,202.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,202.84/630.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.32

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