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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.53, 945.69 and 283.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.53, 945.69 and 283.88 is: 425.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.53 : 945.69 = 283.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.53/945.69 = 283.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.53x = 945.69 × 283.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.53x = 268,462.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,462.48/630.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.77

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