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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.76, 949.14 and 308.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.76, 949.14 and 308.52 is: 462.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.76 : 949.14 = 308.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.76/949.14 = 308.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.76x = 949.14 × 308.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.76x = 292,828.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,828.67/632.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.78

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