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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.44, 946.08 and 477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.44, 946.08 and 477 is: 714.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.44 : 946.08 = 477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.44/946.08 = 477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.44x = 946.08 × 477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.44x = 451,280.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,280.16/631.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.68

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