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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.80, 948 and 307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.80, 948 and 307.44 is: 461.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.80 : 948 = 307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.80/948 = 307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.80x = 948 × 307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.80x = 291,453.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,453.12/631.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.31

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