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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.70, 946.87 and 285.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.70, 946.87 and 285.22 is: 427.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.70 : 946.87 = 285.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.70/946.87 = 285.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.70x = 946.87 × 285.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.70x = 270,066.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,066.26/631.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.52

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