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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.87, 946 and 240.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.87, 946 and 240.76 is: 361.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.87 : 946 = 240.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.87/946 = 240.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.87x = 946 × 240.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.87x = 227,758.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,758.96/630.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.02

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