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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.07, 946.85 and 306.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.07, 946.85 and 306.45 is: 459.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.07 : 946.85 = 306.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.07/946.85 = 306.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.07x = 946.85 × 306.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.07x = 290,160.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,160.65/632.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.06

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