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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.34, 945.72 and 485.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.34, 945.72 and 485.36 is: 727.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.34 : 945.72 = 485.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.34/945.72 = 485.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.34x = 945.72 × 485.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.34x = 459,014.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,014.66/631.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.05

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