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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.71, 950.92 and 450.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.71, 950.92 and 450.36 is: 677.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.71 : 950.92 = 450.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.71/950.92 = 450.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.71x = 950.92 × 450.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.71x = 428,255.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,255.21/631.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.93

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