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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.65, 949.15 and 308.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.65, 949.15 and 308.20 is: 462.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.65 : 949.15 = 308.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.65/949.15 = 308.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.65x = 949.15 × 308.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.65x = 292,528.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,528.03/632.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.39

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