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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.48, 946.26 and 482.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.48, 946.26 and 482.28 is: 723.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.48 : 946.26 = 482.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.48/946.26 = 482.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.48x = 946.26 × 482.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.48x = 456,362.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,362.27/630.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.83

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