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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.32, 946.90 and 529.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.32, 946.90 and 529.26 is: 793.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.32 : 946.90 = 529.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.32/946.90 = 529.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.32x = 946.90 × 529.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.32x = 501,156.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,156.29/631.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.82

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