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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.37, 944.66 and 301.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.37, 944.66 and 301.04 is: 451.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.37 : 944.66 = 301.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.37/944.66 = 301.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.37x = 944.66 × 301.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.37x = 284,378.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,378.32/630.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.13

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