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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.62, 945.68 and 412.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.62, 945.68 and 412.52 is: 617.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.62 : 945.68 = 412.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.62/945.68 = 412.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.62x = 945.68 × 412.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.62x = 390,105.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,105.12/631.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.63

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