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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.10, 941.87 and 614.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.10, 941.87 and 614.70 is: 917.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.10 : 941.87 = 614.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.10/941.87 = 614.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.10x = 941.87 × 614.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.10x = 578,969.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,969.03/631.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.39

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