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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.96, 947.78 and 302.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.96, 947.78 and 302.69 is: 453.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.96 : 947.78 = 302.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.96/947.78 = 302.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.96x = 947.78 × 302.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.96x = 286,883.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,883.53/631.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.96

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