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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.47, 945.54 and 240.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.47, 945.54 and 240.53 is: 360.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.47 : 945.54 = 240.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.47/945.54 = 240.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.47x = 945.54 × 240.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.47x = 227,426.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,426.01/630.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.73

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