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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.10, 946.65 and 414.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.10, 946.65 and 414.62 is: 621.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.10 : 946.65 = 414.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.10/946.65 = 414.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.10x = 946.65 × 414.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.10x = 392,495.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,495.29/631.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.93

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