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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.90, 947.08 and 285.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.90, 947.08 and 285.15 is: 427.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.90 : 947.08 = 285.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.90/947.08 = 285.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.90x = 947.08 × 285.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.90x = 270,055.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,055.38/631.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.37

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