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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.37, 947.85 and 302.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.37, 947.85 and 302.86 is: 453.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.37 : 947.85 = 302.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.37/947.85 = 302.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.37x = 947.85 × 302.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.37x = 287,062.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,062.99/632.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.95

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