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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.10, 945 and 436.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.10, 945 and 436.70 is: 653.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.10 : 945 = 436.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.10/945 = 436.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.10x = 945 × 436.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.10x = 412,681.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,681.50/631.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.91

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