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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.59, 945.88 and 342.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.59, 945.88 and 342.59 is: 513.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.59 : 945.88 = 342.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.59/945.88 = 342.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.59x = 945.88 × 342.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.59x = 324,049.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,049.03/630.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.88

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