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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.21, 945.28 and 304.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.21, 945.28 and 304.59 is: 456.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.21 : 945.28 = 304.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.21/945.28 = 304.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.21x = 945.28 × 304.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.21x = 287,922.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,922.84/630.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.87

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