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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.02, 945.86 and 305.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.02, 945.86 and 305.94 is: 458.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.02 : 945.86 = 305.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.02/945.86 = 305.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.02x = 945.86 × 305.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.02x = 289,376.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,376.41/631.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.59

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