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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.27, 946.91 and 302.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.27, 946.91 and 302.13 is: 453.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.27 : 946.91 = 302.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.27/946.91 = 302.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.27x = 946.91 × 302.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.27x = 286,091.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,091.53/631.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.20

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