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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.34, 945.78 and 438.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.34, 945.78 and 438.28 is: 657.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.34 : 945.78 = 438.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.34/945.78 = 438.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.34x = 945.78 × 438.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.34x = 414,516.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,516.46/630.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.61

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