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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.21, 946.12 and 341.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.21, 946.12 and 341.85 is: 513.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.21 : 946.12 = 341.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.21/946.12 = 341.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.21x = 946.12 × 341.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.21x = 323,426.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,426.39/630.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.21

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