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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.77, 947.66 and 285.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.77, 947.66 and 285.05 is: 427.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.77 : 947.66 = 285.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.77/947.66 = 285.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.77x = 947.66 × 285.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.77x = 270,124.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,124.32/631.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.57

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