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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.23, 947 and 501.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.23, 947 and 501.72 is: 752.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.23 : 947 = 501.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.23/947 = 501.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.23x = 947 × 501.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.23x = 475,128.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,128.84/631.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.70

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