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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.50, 945.86 and 283.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.50, 945.86 and 283.77 is: 425.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.50 : 945.86 = 283.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.50/945.86 = 283.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.50x = 945.86 × 283.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.50x = 268,405.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,405.27/630.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.71

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