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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.92, 946.32 and 246.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.92, 946.32 and 246.17 is: 369.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.92 : 946.32 = 246.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.92/946.32 = 246.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.92x = 946.32 × 246.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.92x = 232,950.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,950.86/630.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.23

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