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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.31, 946.16 and 467.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.31, 946.16 and 467.69 is: 700.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.31 : 946.16 = 467.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.31/946.16 = 467.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.31x = 946.16 × 467.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.31x = 442,509.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,509.60/631.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.94

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