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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.01, 946.35 and 284.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.01, 946.35 and 284.15 is: 426.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.01 : 946.35 = 284.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.01/946.35 = 284.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.01x = 946.35 × 284.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.01x = 268,905.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,905.35/631.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.15

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