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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.28, 948.62 and 307.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.28, 948.62 and 307.54 is: 461.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.28 : 948.62 = 307.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.28/948.62 = 307.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.28x = 948.62 × 307.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.28x = 291,738.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,738.59/632.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.41

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