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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.71, 946.36 and 284.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.71, 946.36 and 284.14 is: 426.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.71 : 946.36 = 284.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.71/946.36 = 284.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.71x = 946.36 × 284.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.71x = 268,898.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,898.73/630.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.34

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