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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.88, 949.38 and 308.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.88, 949.38 and 308.07 is: 462.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.88 : 949.38 = 308.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.88/949.38 = 308.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.88x = 949.38 × 308.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.88x = 292,475.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,475.50/632.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.13

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