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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.60, 947.60 and 307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.60, 947.60 and 307 is: 460.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.60 : 947.60 = 307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.60/947.60 = 307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.60x = 947.60 × 307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.60x = 290,913.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,913.20/631.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.60

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