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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.27, 945.40 and 283.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.27, 945.40 and 283.54 is: 425.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.27 : 945.40 = 283.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.27/945.40 = 283.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.27x = 945.40 × 283.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.27x = 268,057.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,057.62/630.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.31

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