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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.88, 949.56 and 308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.88, 949.56 and 308.16 is: 462.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.88 : 949.56 = 308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.88/949.56 = 308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.88x = 949.56 × 308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.88x = 292,616.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,616.41/632.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.36

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