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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.85, 948.06 and 303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.85, 948.06 and 303.08 is: 454.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.85 : 948.06 = 303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.85/948.06 = 303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.85x = 948.06 × 303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.85x = 287,333.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,333.28/631.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.75

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