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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.60, 947.49 and 280.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.60, 947.49 and 280.60 is: 420.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.60 : 947.49 = 280.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.60/947.49 = 280.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.60x = 947.49 × 280.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.60x = 265,865.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,865.69/631.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.94

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