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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.27, 948.25 and 303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.27, 948.25 and 303 is: 454.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.27 : 948.25 = 303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.27/948.25 = 303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.27x = 948.25 × 303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.27x = 287,319.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,319.75/632.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.43

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