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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.99, 946.62 and 357.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.99, 946.62 and 357.18 is: 535.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.99 : 946.62 = 357.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.99/946.62 = 357.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.99x = 946.62 × 357.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.99x = 338,110.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,110.18/630.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.84

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