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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.38, 945.84 and 624.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.38, 945.84 and 624.08 is: 934.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.38 : 945.84 = 624.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.38/945.84 = 624.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.38x = 945.84 × 624.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.38x = 590,279.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,279.83/631.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.90

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