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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.53, 945.30 and 240.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.53, 945.30 and 240.46 is: 360.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.53 : 945.30 = 240.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.53/945.30 = 240.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.53x = 945.30 × 240.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.53x = 227,304.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,304.47/630.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.50

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