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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.39, 945.58 and 245.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.39, 945.58 and 245.64 is: 368.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.39 : 945.58 = 245.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.39/945.58 = 245.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.39x = 945.58 × 245.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.39x = 232,272.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,272.27/630.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.46

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