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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.51, 946.03 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.51, 946.03 and 301.28 is: 452.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.51 : 946.03 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.51/946.03 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.51x = 946.03 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.51x = 285,021.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,021.65/630.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.05

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