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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.67, 946.14 and 283.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.67, 946.14 and 283.93 is: 425.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.67 : 946.14 = 283.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.67/946.14 = 283.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.67x = 946.14 × 283.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.67x = 268,637.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,637.53/630.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.96

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