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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.96, 946.14 and 338.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.96, 946.14 and 338.41 is: 507.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.96 : 946.14 = 338.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.96/946.14 = 338.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.96x = 946.14 × 338.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.96x = 320,183.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,183.24/630.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.45

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