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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.97, 947.66 and 246.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.97, 947.66 and 246.95 is: 370.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.97 : 947.66 = 246.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.97/947.66 = 246.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.97x = 947.66 × 246.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.97x = 234,018.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,018.66/631.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.30

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