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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.54, 948.40 and 285.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.54, 948.40 and 285.51 is: 428.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.54 : 948.40 = 285.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.54/948.40 = 285.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.54x = 948.40 × 285.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.54x = 270,771.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,771.51/632.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.07

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