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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.26, 946.86 and 302.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.26, 946.86 and 302.43 is: 453.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.26 : 946.86 = 302.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.26/946.86 = 302.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.26x = 946.86 × 302.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.26x = 286,358.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,358.87/631.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.63

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