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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.68, 945.35 and 240.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.68, 945.35 and 240.43 is: 360.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.68 : 945.35 = 240.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.68/945.35 = 240.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.68x = 945.35 × 240.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.68x = 227,290.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,290.96/630.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.39

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