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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.61, 946.73 and 306.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.61, 946.73 and 306.32 is: 459.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.61 : 946.73 = 306.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.61/946.73 = 306.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.61x = 946.73 × 306.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.61x = 290,005.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,005.47/631.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.16

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