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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.78, 946.65 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.78, 946.65 and 246.06 is: 369.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.78 : 946.65 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.78/946.65 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.78x = 946.65 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.78x = 232,932.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,932.70/630.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.28

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