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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.69, 945.96 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.69, 945.96 and 283.68 is: 425.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.69 : 945.96 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.69/945.96 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.69x = 945.96 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.69x = 268,349.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,349.93/630.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.49

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