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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.38, 946.46 and 322.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.38, 946.46 and 322.46 is: 484.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.38 : 946.46 = 322.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.38/946.46 = 322.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.38x = 946.46 × 322.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.38x = 305,191.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,191.55/630.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.14

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