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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.26, 949.01 and 307.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.26, 949.01 and 307.86 is: 462.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.26 : 949.01 = 307.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.26/949.01 = 307.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.26x = 949.01 × 307.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.26x = 292,162.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,162.22/632.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.09

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