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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.26, 946.89 and 466.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.26, 946.89 and 466.56 is: 699.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.26 : 946.89 = 466.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.26/946.89 = 466.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.26x = 946.89 × 466.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.26x = 441,781.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,781.00/631.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.84

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