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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.80, 947.55 and 302.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.80, 947.55 and 302.53 is: 453.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.80 : 947.55 = 302.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.80/947.55 = 302.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.80x = 947.55 × 302.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.80x = 286,662.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,662.30/631.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.72

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