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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.60, 946.38 and 424.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.60, 946.38 and 424.68 is: 637.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.60 : 946.38 = 424.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.60/946.38 = 424.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.60x = 946.38 × 424.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.60x = 401,908.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,908.66/630.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.34

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