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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.32, 947.14 and 306.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.32, 947.14 and 306.64 is: 460.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.32 : 947.14 = 306.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.32/947.14 = 306.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.32x = 947.14 × 306.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.32x = 290,431.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,431.01/631.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.04

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