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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.71, 945.90 and 245.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.71, 945.90 and 245.75 is: 368.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.71 : 945.90 = 245.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.71/945.90 = 245.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.71x = 945.90 × 245.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.71x = 232,454.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,454.93/630.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.56

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