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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.85, 946.14 and 301.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.85, 946.14 and 301.60 is: 452.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.85 : 946.14 = 301.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.85/946.14 = 301.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.85x = 946.14 × 301.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.85x = 285,355.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,355.82/630.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.34

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