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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.71, 947.86 and 285.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.71, 947.86 and 285.14 is: 427.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.71 : 947.86 = 285.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.71/947.86 = 285.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.71x = 947.86 × 285.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.71x = 270,272.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,272.80/631.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.84

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