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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.55, 945.84 and 301.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.55, 945.84 and 301.52 is: 452.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.55 : 945.84 = 301.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.55/945.84 = 301.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.55x = 945.84 × 301.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.55x = 285,193.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,193.17/630.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.29

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