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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.76, 947.64 and 403.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.76, 947.64 and 403.92 is: 605.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.76 : 947.64 = 403.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.76/947.64 = 403.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.76x = 947.64 × 403.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.76x = 382,770.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,770.75/631.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.88

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