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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.77, 946.89 and 285.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.77, 946.89 and 285.01 is: 427.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.77 : 946.89 = 285.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.77/946.89 = 285.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.77x = 946.89 × 285.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.77x = 269,871.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,871.69/631.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.17

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