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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.70, 948.94 and 450.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.70, 948.94 and 450.26 is: 676.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.70 : 948.94 = 450.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.70/948.94 = 450.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.70x = 948.94 × 450.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.70x = 427,269.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,269.72/631.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.38

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