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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.29, 947.03 and 246.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.29, 947.03 and 246.45 is: 369.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.29 : 947.03 = 246.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.29/947.03 = 246.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.29x = 947.03 × 246.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.29x = 233,394.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,394.31/631.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.71

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