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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.32, 947.45 and 436.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.32, 947.45 and 436.77 is: 655.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.32 : 947.45 = 436.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.32/947.45 = 436.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.32x = 947.45 × 436.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.32x = 413,817.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,817.74/631.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.48

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