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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.38, 946.91 and 284.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.38, 946.91 and 284.52 is: 426.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.38 : 946.91 = 284.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.38/946.91 = 284.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.38x = 946.91 × 284.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.38x = 269,413.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,413.41/631.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.71

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