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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.37, 944.33 and 305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.37, 944.33 and 305.96 is: 458.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.37 : 944.33 = 305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.37/944.33 = 305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.37x = 944.33 × 305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.37x = 288,930.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,930.33/630.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.35

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