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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.28, 948.90 and 307.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.28, 948.90 and 307.92 is: 462.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.28 : 948.90 = 307.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.28/948.90 = 307.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.28x = 948.90 × 307.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.28x = 292,185.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,185.29/632.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.11

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