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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.65, 946.08 and 357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.65, 946.08 and 357.08 is: 535.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.65 : 946.08 = 357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.65/946.08 = 357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.65x = 946.08 × 357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.65x = 337,821.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,821.52/630.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.67

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