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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.02, 946.17 and 245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.02, 946.17 and 245.82 is: 368.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.02 : 946.17 = 245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.02/946.17 = 245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.02x = 946.17 × 245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.02x = 232,587.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,587.51/631.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.59

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