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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.58, 947.66 and 266.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.58, 947.66 and 266.45 is: 399.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.58 : 947.66 = 266.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.58/947.66 = 266.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.58x = 947.66 × 266.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.58x = 252,497.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,497.94/631.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.79

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