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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.82, 946.70 and 436.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.82, 946.70 and 436.27 is: 654.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.82 : 946.70 = 436.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.82/946.70 = 436.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.82x = 946.70 × 436.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.82x = 413,016.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,016.81/630.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.73

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