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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.23, 946.94 and 306.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.23, 946.94 and 306.38 is: 459.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.23 : 946.94 = 306.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.23/946.94 = 306.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.23x = 946.94 × 306.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.23x = 290,117.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,117.21/631.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.61

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