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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.81, 947.28 and 302.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.81, 947.28 and 302.50 is: 453.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.81 : 947.28 = 302.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.81/947.28 = 302.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.81x = 947.28 × 302.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.81x = 286,552.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,552.20/631.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.54

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