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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.32, 946.02 and 468.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.32, 946.02 and 468.32 is: 702.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.32 : 946.02 = 468.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.32/946.02 = 468.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.32x = 946.02 × 468.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.32x = 443,040.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,040.09/630.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.88

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