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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.26, 946.72 and 284.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.26, 946.72 and 284.40 is: 426.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.26 : 946.72 = 284.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.26/946.72 = 284.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.26x = 946.72 × 284.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.26x = 269,247.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,247.17/631.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.52

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