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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.40, 947.10 and 469.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.40, 947.10 and 469.40 is: 704.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.40 : 947.10 = 469.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.40/947.10 = 469.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.40x = 947.10 × 469.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.40x = 444,568.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,568.74/631.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.10

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