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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.66, 946.14 and 284.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.66, 946.14 and 284.07 is: 426.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.66 : 946.14 = 284.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.66/946.14 = 284.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.66x = 946.14 × 284.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.66x = 268,769.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,769.99/630.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.17

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