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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.71, 945.51 and 301.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.71, 945.51 and 301.47 is: 451.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.71 : 945.51 = 301.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.71/945.51 = 301.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.71x = 945.51 × 301.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.71x = 285,042.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,042.90/630.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.94

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