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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.65, 946.28 and 306.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.65, 946.28 and 306.05 is: 459.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.65 : 946.28 = 306.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.65/946.28 = 306.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.65x = 946.28 × 306.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.65x = 289,605.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,605.03/630.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.21

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