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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.26, 948.62 and 285.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.26, 948.62 and 285.49 is: 428.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.26 : 948.62 = 285.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.26/948.62 = 285.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.26x = 948.62 × 285.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.26x = 270,821.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,821.52/632.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.34

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