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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.05, 948.08 and 303.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.05, 948.08 and 303.01 is: 454.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.05 : 948.08 = 303.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.05/948.08 = 303.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.05x = 948.08 × 303.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.05x = 287,277.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,277.72/632.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.52

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