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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.85, 949.70 and 308.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.85, 949.70 and 308.45 is: 462.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.85 : 949.70 = 308.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.85/949.70 = 308.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.85x = 949.70 × 308.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.85x = 292,928.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,928.67/632.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.87

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