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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.82, 946.24 and 306.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.82, 946.24 and 306.11 is: 459.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.82 : 946.24 = 306.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.82/946.24 = 306.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.82x = 946.24 × 306.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.82x = 289,648.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,648.03/630.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.16

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