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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.81, 946.46 and 301.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.81, 946.46 and 301.86 is: 452.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.81 : 946.46 = 301.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.81/946.46 = 301.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.81x = 946.46 × 301.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.81x = 285,696.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,696.91/630.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.90

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