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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.40, 945.87 and 414.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.40, 945.87 and 414.32 is: 620.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.40 : 945.87 = 414.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.40/945.87 = 414.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.40x = 945.87 × 414.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.40x = 391,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,892.86/631.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.67

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