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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.49, 945.74 and 197.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.49, 945.74 and 197.65 is: 296.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.49 : 945.74 = 197.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.49/945.74 = 197.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.49x = 945.74 × 197.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.49x = 186,924.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,924.52/630.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.48

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