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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.27, 947.18 and 306.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.27, 947.18 and 306.64 is: 460.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.27 : 947.18 = 306.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.27/947.18 = 306.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.27x = 947.18 × 306.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.27x = 290,441.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,441.74/631.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.09

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