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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.02, 946.94 and 548.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.02, 946.94 and 548.81 is: 823.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.02 : 946.94 = 548.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.02/946.94 = 548.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.02x = 946.94 × 548.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.02x = 519,682.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,682.66/631.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.56

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