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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.83, 947.37 and 302.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.83, 947.37 and 302.65 is: 453.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.83 : 947.37 = 302.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.83/947.37 = 302.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.83x = 947.37 × 302.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.83x = 286,721.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,721.53/631.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.80

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