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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.78, 950.52 and 309.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.78, 950.52 and 309.24 is: 463.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.78 : 950.52 = 309.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.78/950.52 = 309.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.78x = 950.52 × 309.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.78x = 293,938.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,938.80/633.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.79

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