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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.48, 948.04 and 605.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.48, 948.04 and 605.48 is: 909.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.48 : 948.04 = 605.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.48/948.04 = 605.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.48x = 948.04 × 605.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.48x = 574,019.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,019.26/631.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.01

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