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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.62, 947.84 and 415.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.62, 947.84 and 415.35 is: 623.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.62 : 947.84 = 415.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.62/947.84 = 415.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.62x = 947.84 × 415.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.62x = 393,683.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,683.27/631.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.29

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