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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.26, 945.94 and 305.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.26, 945.94 and 305.90 is: 459.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.26 : 945.94 = 305.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.26/945.94 = 305.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.26x = 945.94 × 305.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.26x = 289,363.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,363.05/630.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.12

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