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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.52, 946.60 and 306.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.52, 946.60 and 306.44 is: 459.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.52 : 946.60 = 306.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.52/946.60 = 306.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.52x = 946.60 × 306.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.52x = 290,076.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,076.10/631.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.33

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