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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.57, 945.61 and 301.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.57, 945.61 and 301.42 is: 452.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.57 : 945.61 = 301.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.57/945.61 = 301.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.57x = 945.61 × 301.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.57x = 285,022.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,022.15/630.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.01

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