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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.34, 948.95 and 307.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.34, 948.95 and 307.94 is: 462.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.34 : 948.95 = 307.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.34/948.95 = 307.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.34x = 948.95 × 307.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.34x = 292,219.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,219.66/632.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.12

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