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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.89, 946.18 and 435.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.89, 946.18 and 435.88 is: 653.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.89 : 946.18 = 435.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.89/946.18 = 435.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.89x = 946.18 × 435.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.89x = 412,422.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,422.67/630.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.72

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