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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.62, 947.70 and 308.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.62, 947.70 and 308.22 is: 461.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.62 : 947.70 = 308.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.62/947.70 = 308.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.62x = 947.70 × 308.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.62x = 292,100.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,100.09/632.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.73

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