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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.20, 947.62 and 285.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.20, 947.62 and 285.72 is: 428.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.20 : 947.62 = 285.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.20/947.62 = 285.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.20x = 947.62 × 285.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.20x = 270,753.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,753.99/632.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.27

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