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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.76, 947.04 and 285.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.76, 947.04 and 285.16 is: 427.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.76 : 947.04 = 285.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.76/947.04 = 285.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.76x = 947.04 × 285.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.76x = 270,057.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,057.93/631.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.47

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