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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.82, 948.88 and 285.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.82, 948.88 and 285.84 is: 428.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.82 : 948.88 = 285.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.82/948.88 = 285.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.82x = 948.88 × 285.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.82x = 271,227.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,227.86/632.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.60

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