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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.93, 947.48 and 266.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.93, 947.48 and 266.62 is: 399.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.93 : 947.48 = 266.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.93/947.48 = 266.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.93x = 947.48 × 266.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.93x = 252,613.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,613.05/631.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.75

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