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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.86, 944.66 and 305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.86, 944.66 and 305.44 is: 457.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.86 : 944.66 = 305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.86/944.66 = 305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.86x = 944.66 × 305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.86x = 288,535.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,535.35/630.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.37

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