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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.17, 948.48 and 285.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.17, 948.48 and 285.58 is: 428.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.17 : 948.48 = 285.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.17/948.48 = 285.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.17x = 948.48 × 285.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.17x = 270,866.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,866.92/632.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.47

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