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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.87, 945.67 and 322.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.87, 945.67 and 322.86 is: 483.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.87 : 945.67 = 322.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.87/945.67 = 322.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.87x = 945.67 × 322.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.87x = 305,319.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,319.02/630.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.97

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