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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.43, 946.16 and 574.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.43, 946.16 and 574.53 is: 860.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.43 : 946.16 = 574.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.43/946.16 = 574.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.43x = 946.16 × 574.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.43x = 543,597.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,597.30/631.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.90

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