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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.05, 944.32 and 466.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.05, 944.32 and 466.12 is: 697.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.05 : 944.32 = 466.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.05/944.32 = 466.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.05x = 944.32 × 466.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.05x = 440,166.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,166.44/631.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.51

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