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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.28, 952.57 and 606

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.28, 952.57 and 606 is: 914.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.28 : 952.57 = 606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.28/952.57 = 606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.28x = 952.57 × 606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.28x = 577,257.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,257.42/631.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.42

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