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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.44, 946.17 and 414.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.44, 946.17 and 414.54 is: 621.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.44 : 946.17 = 414.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.44/946.17 = 414.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.44x = 946.17 × 414.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.44x = 392,225.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,225.31/631.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.16

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