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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.96, 946.40 and 426.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.96, 946.40 and 426.84 is: 640.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.96 : 946.40 = 426.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.96/946.40 = 426.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.96x = 946.40 × 426.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.96x = 403,961.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,961.38/630.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.23

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