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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.51, 945.77 and 306.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.51, 945.77 and 306.15 is: 459.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.51 : 945.77 = 306.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.51/945.77 = 306.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.51x = 945.77 × 306.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.51x = 289,545.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,545.95/630.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.23

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