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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.60, 949.10 and 308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.60, 949.10 and 308 is: 462.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.60 : 949.10 = 308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.60/949.10 = 308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.60x = 949.10 × 308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.60x = 292,322.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,322.80/632.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.10

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