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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.52, 948.18 and 401.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.52, 948.18 and 401.84 is: 603.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.52 : 948.18 = 401.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.52/948.18 = 401.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.52x = 948.18 × 401.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.52x = 381,016.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,016.65/631.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.33

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