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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.48, 946.14 and 356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.48, 946.14 and 356.40 is: 534.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.48 : 946.14 = 356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.48/946.14 = 356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.48x = 946.14 × 356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.48x = 337,204.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,204.30/630.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.84

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