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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.85, 948.08 and 285.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.85, 948.08 and 285.42 is: 428.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.85 : 948.08 = 285.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.85/948.08 = 285.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.85x = 948.08 × 285.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.85x = 270,600.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,600.99/631.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.27

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