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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.25, 946.46 and 302.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.25, 946.46 and 302.01 is: 452.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.25 : 946.46 = 302.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.25/946.46 = 302.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.25x = 946.46 × 302.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.25x = 285,840.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,840.38/631.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.82

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