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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.24, 945.49 and 283.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.24, 945.49 and 283.57 is: 425.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.24 : 945.49 = 283.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.24/945.49 = 283.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.24x = 945.49 × 283.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.24x = 268,112.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,112.60/630.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.41

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