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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.24, 946.36 and 289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.24, 946.36 and 289 is: 433.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.24 : 946.36 = 289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.24/946.36 = 289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.24x = 946.36 × 289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.24x = 273,498.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,498.04/631.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.27

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