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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.53, 946.01 and 305.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.53, 946.01 and 305.86 is: 458.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.53 : 946.01 = 305.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.53/946.01 = 305.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.53x = 946.01 × 305.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.53x = 289,346.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,346.62/630.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.89

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