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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.27, 947.62 and 339.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.27, 947.62 and 339.05 is: 508.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.27 : 947.62 = 339.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.27/947.62 = 339.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.27x = 947.62 × 339.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.27x = 321,284.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,284.98/632.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.14

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