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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.42, 946.71 and 342.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.42, 946.71 and 342.06 is: 513.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.42 : 946.71 = 342.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.42/946.71 = 342.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.42x = 946.71 × 342.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.42x = 323,831.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,831.62/630.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.68

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