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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.80, 946.08 and 305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.80, 946.08 and 305.96 is: 458.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.80 : 946.08 = 305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.80/946.08 = 305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.80x = 946.08 × 305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.80x = 289,462.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,462.64/630.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.88

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