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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.42, 944.98 and 576.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.42, 944.98 and 576.65 is: 863.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.42 : 944.98 = 576.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.42/944.98 = 576.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.42x = 944.98 × 576.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.42x = 544,916.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,916.55/631.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.01

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