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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.40, 944.97 and 306.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.40, 944.97 and 306.22 is: 459.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.40 : 944.97 = 306.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.40/944.97 = 306.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.40x = 944.97 × 306.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.40x = 289,368.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,368.71/630.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.02

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