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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.59, 946.11 and 338.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.59, 946.11 and 338.41 is: 507.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.59 : 946.11 = 338.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.59/946.11 = 338.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.59x = 946.11 × 338.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.59x = 320,175.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,175.54/630.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.74

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