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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.66, 946.12 and 283.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.66, 946.12 and 283.82 is: 425.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.66 : 946.12 = 283.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.66/946.12 = 283.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.66x = 946.12 × 283.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.66x = 268,527.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,527.78/630.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.79

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