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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.72, 945.62 and 305.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.72, 945.62 and 305.86 is: 458.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.72 : 945.62 = 305.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.72/945.62 = 305.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.72x = 945.62 × 305.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.72x = 289,228.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,228.08/630.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.57

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