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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.18, 945.94 and 484.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.18, 945.94 and 484.37 is: 725.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.18 : 945.94 = 484.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.18/945.94 = 484.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.18x = 945.94 × 484.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.18x = 458,182.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,182.60/631.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.91

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