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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.54, 945.63 and 240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.54, 945.63 and 240.48 is: 360.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.54 : 945.63 = 240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.54/945.63 = 240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.54x = 945.63 × 240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.54x = 227,405.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,405.10/630.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.65

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