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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.38, 945.42 and 317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.38, 945.42 and 317.72 is: 476.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.38 : 945.42 = 317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.38/945.42 = 317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.38x = 945.42 × 317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.38x = 300,378.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,378.84/630.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.50

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