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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.38, 945.92 and 305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.38, 945.92 and 305.76 is: 458.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.38 : 945.92 = 305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.38/945.92 = 305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.38x = 945.92 × 305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.38x = 289,224.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,224.50/630.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.81

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