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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.62, 947.44 and 306.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.62, 947.44 and 306.62 is: 459.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.62 : 947.44 = 306.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.62/947.44 = 306.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.62x = 947.44 × 306.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.62x = 290,504.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,504.05/631.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.93

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