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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.67, 946.53 and 468.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.67, 946.53 and 468.56 is: 702.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.67 : 946.53 = 468.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.67/946.53 = 468.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.67x = 946.53 × 468.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.67x = 443,501.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,501.36/631.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.11

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