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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.98, 948.06 and 307.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.98, 948.06 and 307.13 is: 460.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.98 : 948.06 = 307.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.98/948.06 = 307.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.98x = 948.06 × 307.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.98x = 291,172.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,172.93/631.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.73

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