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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.52, 946.40 and 467.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.52, 946.40 and 467.92 is: 701.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.52 : 946.40 = 467.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.52/946.40 = 467.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.52x = 946.40 × 467.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.52x = 442,839.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,839.49/631.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.23

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