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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.13, 946.69 and 289.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.13, 946.69 and 289.13 is: 433.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.13 : 946.69 = 289.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.13/946.69 = 289.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.13x = 946.69 × 289.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.13x = 273,711.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,711.02/631.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.69

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