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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.93, 946.41 and 357.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.93, 946.41 and 357.05 is: 535.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.93 : 946.41 = 357.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.93/946.41 = 357.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.93x = 946.41 × 357.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.93x = 337,914.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,914.94/630.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.58

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