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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.19, 946.79 and 306.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.19, 946.79 and 306.28 is: 459.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.19 : 946.79 = 306.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.19/946.79 = 306.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.19x = 946.79 × 306.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.19x = 289,983.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,983.64/631.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.42

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