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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.04, 946.69 and 356.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.04, 946.69 and 356.58 is: 534.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.04 : 946.69 = 356.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.04/946.69 = 356.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.04x = 946.69 × 356.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.04x = 337,569.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,569.83/631.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.95

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