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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.24, 945.36 and 305.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.24, 945.36 and 305.56 is: 457.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.24 : 945.36 = 305.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.24/945.36 = 305.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.24x = 945.36 × 305.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.24x = 288,864.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,864.20/631.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.61

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