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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.17, 945.53 and 306.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.17, 945.53 and 306.76 is: 459.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.17 : 945.53 = 306.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.17/945.53 = 306.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.17x = 945.53 × 306.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.17x = 290,052.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,052.73/631.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.55

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