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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.57, 946.56 and 284.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.57, 946.56 and 284.41 is: 426.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.57 : 946.56 = 284.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.57/946.56 = 284.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.57x = 946.56 × 284.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.57x = 269,211.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,211.13/631.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.26

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