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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.75, 945.72 and 301.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.75, 945.72 and 301.51 is: 452.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.75 : 945.72 = 301.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.75/945.72 = 301.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.75x = 945.72 × 301.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.75x = 285,142.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,142.53/630.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.07

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