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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.69, 947.55 and 266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.69, 947.55 and 266.48 is: 399.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.69 : 947.55 = 266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.69/947.55 = 266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.69x = 947.55 × 266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.69x = 252,503.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,503.12/631.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.73

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