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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.32, 947.25 and 577.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.32, 947.25 and 577.59 is: 866.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.32 : 947.25 = 577.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.32/947.25 = 577.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.32x = 947.25 × 577.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.32x = 547,122.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,122.13/631.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.63

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