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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.60, 945.99 and 279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.60, 945.99 and 279.60 is: 419.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.60 : 945.99 = 279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.60/945.99 = 279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.60x = 945.99 × 279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.60x = 264,498.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,498.80/630.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.44

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