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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.10, 947.13 and 437.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.10, 947.13 and 437.45 is: 656.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.10 : 947.13 = 437.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.10/947.13 = 437.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.10x = 947.13 × 437.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.10x = 414,322.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,322.02/631.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.51

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