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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.40, 947.70 and 494.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.40, 947.70 and 494.60 is: 742.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.40 : 947.70 = 494.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.40/947.70 = 494.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.40x = 947.70 × 494.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.40x = 468,732.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,732.42/631.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.37

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