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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.48, 946.05 and 477.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.48, 946.05 and 477.35 is: 716.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.48 : 946.05 = 477.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.48/946.05 = 477.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.48x = 946.05 × 477.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.48x = 451,593.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,593.99/630.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.27

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