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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.74, 946.14 and 305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.74, 946.14 and 305.96 is: 458.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.74 : 946.14 = 305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.74/946.14 = 305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.74x = 946.14 × 305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.74x = 289,480.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,480.99/630.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.95

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