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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.70, 946.16 and 357.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.70, 946.16 and 357.33 is: 536.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.70 : 946.16 = 357.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.70/946.16 = 357.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.70x = 946.16 × 357.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.70x = 338,084.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,084.84/630.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.05

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