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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.12, 945.86 and 353.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.12, 945.86 and 353.46 is: 529.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.12 : 945.86 = 353.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.12/945.86 = 353.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.12x = 945.86 × 353.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.12x = 334,328.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,328.11/631.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.74

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