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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.54, 946.74 and 302.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.54, 946.74 and 302.28 is: 453.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.54 : 946.74 = 302.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.54/946.74 = 302.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.54x = 946.74 × 302.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.54x = 286,178.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,178.15/631.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.14

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