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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.10, 944.96 and 411.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.10, 944.96 and 411.08 is: 615.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.10 : 944.96 = 411.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.10/944.96 = 411.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.10x = 944.96 × 411.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.10x = 388,454.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,454.16/631.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.52

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