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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.58, 946.08 and 305.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.58, 946.08 and 305.98 is: 459.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.58 : 946.08 = 305.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.58/946.08 = 305.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.58x = 946.08 × 305.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.58x = 289,481.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,481.56/630.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.07

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