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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.04, 947.63 and 302.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.04, 947.63 and 302.80 is: 453.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.04 : 947.63 = 302.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.04/947.63 = 302.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.04x = 947.63 × 302.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.04x = 286,942.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,942.36/632.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.99

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