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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.65, 945.23 and 283.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.65, 945.23 and 283.58 is: 425.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.65 : 945.23 = 283.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.65/945.23 = 283.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.65x = 945.23 × 283.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.65x = 268,046.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,046.67/630.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.03

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