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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.62, 946.02 and 305.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.62, 946.02 and 305.72 is: 458.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.62 : 946.02 = 305.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.62/946.02 = 305.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.62x = 946.02 × 305.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.62x = 289,217.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,217.23/630.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.62

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