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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.58, 945.87 and 245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.58, 945.87 and 245.92 is: 368.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.58 : 945.87 = 245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.58/945.87 = 245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.58x = 945.87 × 245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.58x = 232,608.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,608.35/630.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.88

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