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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.42, 945.88 and 414.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.42, 945.88 and 414.34 is: 620.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.42 : 945.88 = 414.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.42/945.88 = 414.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.42x = 945.88 × 414.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.42x = 391,915.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,915.92/631.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.69

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