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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.87, 945.48 and 322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.87, 945.48 and 322.80 is: 483.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.87 : 945.48 = 322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.87/945.48 = 322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.87x = 945.48 × 322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.87x = 305,200.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,200.94/630.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.78

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