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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.26, 944.87 and 515.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.26, 944.87 and 515.43 is: 771.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.26 : 944.87 = 515.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.26/944.87 = 515.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.26x = 944.87 × 515.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.26x = 487,011.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,011.77/631.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.49

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