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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.59, 946.65 and 285.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.59, 946.65 and 285.10 is: 427.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.59 : 946.65 = 285.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.59/946.65 = 285.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.59x = 946.65 × 285.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.59x = 269,889.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,889.92/631.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.32

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