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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.73, 946.98 and 306.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.73, 946.98 and 306.92 is: 460.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.73 : 946.98 = 306.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.73/946.98 = 306.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.73x = 946.98 × 306.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.73x = 290,647.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,647.10/631.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.08

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