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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.57, 946.32 and 436.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.57, 946.32 and 436.02 is: 654.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.57 : 946.32 = 436.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.57/946.32 = 436.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.57x = 946.32 × 436.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.57x = 412,614.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,614.45/630.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.35

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