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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.12, 946.76 and 516.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.12, 946.76 and 516.56 is: 774.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.12 : 946.76 = 516.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.12/946.76 = 516.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.12x = 946.76 × 516.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.12x = 489,058.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,058.35/631.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.91

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