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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.39, 946.16 and 301.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.39, 946.16 and 301.53 is: 452.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.39 : 946.16 = 301.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.39/946.16 = 301.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.39x = 946.16 × 301.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.39x = 285,295.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,295.62/630.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.57

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