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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.60, 945.76 and 437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.60, 945.76 and 437.20 is: 654.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.60 : 945.76 = 437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.60/945.76 = 437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.60x = 945.76 × 437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.60x = 413,486.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,486.27/631.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.66

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