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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.72, 946.86 and 289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.72, 946.86 and 289 is: 433.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.72 : 946.86 = 289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.72/946.86 = 289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.72x = 946.86 × 289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.72x = 273,642.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,642.54/631.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.17

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