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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.54, 946.01 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.54, 946.01 and 301.68 is: 452.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.54 : 946.01 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.54/946.01 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.54x = 946.01 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.54x = 285,392.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,392.30/630.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.62

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