Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.42, 948 and 613.19
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 631.42, 948 and 613.19 is: 920.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631.42 : 948 = 613.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631.42/948 = 613.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631.42x = 948 × 613.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631.42x = 581,304.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 581,304.12/631.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 920.63
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