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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.54, 947.50 and 306.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.54, 947.50 and 306.86 is: 460.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.54 : 947.50 = 306.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.54/947.50 = 306.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.54x = 947.50 × 306.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.54x = 290,749.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,749.85/631.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.38

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