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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.74, 946.11 and 306.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.74, 946.11 and 306.06 is: 458.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.74 : 946.11 = 306.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.74/946.11 = 306.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.74x = 946.11 × 306.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.74x = 289,566.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,566.43/631.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.36

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