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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.70, 946.05 and 342.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.70, 946.05 and 342.70 is: 514.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.70 : 946.05 = 342.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.70/946.05 = 342.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.70x = 946.05 × 342.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.70x = 324,211.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,211.34/630.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.05

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