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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.59, 945.86 and 301.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.59, 945.86 and 301.77 is: 452.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.59 : 945.86 = 301.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.59/945.86 = 301.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.59x = 945.86 × 301.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.59x = 285,428.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,428.43/630.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.63

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