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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.81, 946.05 and 301.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.81, 946.05 and 301.55 is: 452.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.81 : 946.05 = 301.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.81/946.05 = 301.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.81x = 946.05 × 301.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.81x = 285,281.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,281.38/630.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.25

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