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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.68, 948.06 and 449.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.68, 948.06 and 449.52 is: 674.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.68 : 948.06 = 449.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.68/948.06 = 449.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.68x = 948.06 × 449.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.68x = 426,171.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,171.93/631.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.66

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