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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.39, 945.71 and 191.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.39, 945.71 and 191.61 is: 287.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.39 : 945.71 = 191.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.39/945.71 = 191.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.39x = 945.71 × 191.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.39x = 181,206.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,206.54/630.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.45

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