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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.62, 945.68 and 288.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.62, 945.68 and 288.38 is: 432.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.62 : 945.68 = 288.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.62/945.68 = 288.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.62x = 945.68 × 288.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.62x = 272,711.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,711.19/630.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.45

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