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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.67, 947.78 and 611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.67, 947.78 and 611.60 is: 917.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.67 : 947.78 = 611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.67/947.78 = 611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.67x = 947.78 × 611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.67x = 579,662.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,662.25/631.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.67

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