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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.30, 947.83 and 303.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.30, 947.83 and 303.15 is: 454.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.30 : 947.83 = 303.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.30/947.83 = 303.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.30x = 947.83 × 303.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.30x = 287,329.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,329.93/632.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.42

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