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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.27, 945.24 and 301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.27, 945.24 and 301.12 is: 451.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.27 : 945.24 = 301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.27/945.24 = 301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.27x = 945.24 × 301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.27x = 284,630.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,630.67/630.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.60

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