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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.32, 947.28 and 436.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.32, 947.28 and 436.32 is: 654.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.32 : 947.28 = 436.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.32/947.28 = 436.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.32x = 947.28 × 436.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.32x = 413,317.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,317.21/631.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.69

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