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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.83, 947.43 and 302.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.83, 947.43 and 302.70 is: 453.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.83 : 947.43 = 302.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.83/947.43 = 302.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.83x = 947.43 × 302.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.83x = 286,787.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,787.06/631.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.90

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