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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.76, 946.40 and 246.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.76, 946.40 and 246.28 is: 369.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.76 : 946.40 = 246.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.76/946.40 = 246.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.76x = 946.40 × 246.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.76x = 233,079.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,079.39/630.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.52

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