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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.56, 945.72 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.56, 945.72 and 245.76 is: 368.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.56 : 945.72 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.56/945.72 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.56x = 945.72 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.56x = 232,420.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,420.15/630.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.59

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