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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.71, 947.01 and 302.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.71, 947.01 and 302.47 is: 453.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.71 : 947.01 = 302.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.71/947.01 = 302.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.71x = 947.01 × 302.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.71x = 286,442.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,442.11/631.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.44

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