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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.49, 948.84 and 285.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.49, 948.84 and 285.98 is: 429.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.49 : 948.84 = 285.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.49/948.84 = 285.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.49x = 948.84 × 285.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.49x = 271,351.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,351.88/632.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.02

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