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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.77, 947.50 and 302.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.77, 947.50 and 302.51 is: 453.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.77 : 947.50 = 302.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.77/947.50 = 302.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.77x = 947.50 × 302.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.77x = 286,623.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,623.49/631.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.68

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