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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.02, 945.99 and 246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.02, 945.99 and 246 is: 368.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.02 : 945.99 = 246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.02/945.99 = 246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.02x = 945.99 × 246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.02x = 232,713.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,713.54/631.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.79

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