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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.48, 948.90 and 468.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.48, 948.90 and 468.64 is: 704.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.48 : 948.90 = 468.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.48/948.90 = 468.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.48x = 948.90 × 468.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.48x = 444,692.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,692.50/631.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.21

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