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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.28, 945.71 and 283.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.28, 945.71 and 283.43 is: 425.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.28 : 945.71 = 283.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.28/945.71 = 283.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.28x = 945.71 × 283.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.28x = 268,037.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,037.50/630.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.27

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