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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.51, 945.16 and 322.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.51, 945.16 and 322.51 is: 483.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.51 : 945.16 = 322.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.51/945.16 = 322.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.51x = 945.16 × 322.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.51x = 304,823.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,823.55/630.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.46

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