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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.96, 950.05 and 308.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.96, 950.05 and 308.56 is: 463.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.96 : 950.05 = 308.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.96/950.05 = 308.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.96x = 950.05 × 308.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.96x = 293,143.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,143.87/632.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.13

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