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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.47, 947.59 and 450.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.47, 947.59 and 450.37 is: 675.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.47 : 947.59 = 450.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.47/947.59 = 450.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.47x = 947.59 × 450.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.47x = 426,766.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,766.11/631.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.83

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