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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.06, 946.86 and 246.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.06, 946.86 and 246.58 is: 369.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.06 : 946.86 = 246.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.06/946.86 = 246.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.06x = 946.86 × 246.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.06x = 233,476.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,476.74/631.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.98

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