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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.26, 946.19 and 476.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.26, 946.19 and 476.69 is: 714.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.26 : 946.19 = 476.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.26/946.19 = 476.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.26x = 946.19 × 476.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.26x = 451,034.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,034.58/631.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.50

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