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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.72, 949.75 and 496.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.72, 949.75 and 496.40 is: 746.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.72 : 949.75 = 496.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.72/949.75 = 496.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.72x = 949.75 × 496.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.72x = 471,459.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,459.32/631.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.31

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