Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.75, 946.14 and 246
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 630.75, 946.14 and 246 is: 369.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
630.75 : 946.14 = 246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
630.75/946.14 = 246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
630.75x = 946.14 × 246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
630.75x = 232,750.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 232,750.44/630.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369.01
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