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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633, 949.52 and 308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633, 949.52 and 308.32 is: 462.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633 : 949.52 = 308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633/949.52 = 308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633x = 949.52 × 308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633x = 292,756.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,756.01/633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.49

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