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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.30, 944.94 and 283.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.30, 944.94 and 283.46 is: 424.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.30 : 944.94 = 283.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.30/944.94 = 283.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.30x = 944.94 × 283.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.30x = 267,847.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,847.97/630.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.95

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