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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.56, 947.64 and 266.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.56, 947.64 and 266.44 is: 399.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.56 : 947.64 = 266.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.56/947.64 = 266.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.56x = 947.64 × 266.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.56x = 252,489.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,489.20/631.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.79

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