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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.22, 947.21 and 450.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.22, 947.21 and 450.12 is: 675.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.22 : 947.21 = 450.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.22/947.21 = 450.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.22x = 947.21 × 450.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.22x = 426,358.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,358.17/631.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.45

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