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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.76, 951.98 and 626.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.76, 951.98 and 626.48 is: 944.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.76 : 951.98 = 626.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.76/951.98 = 626.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.76x = 951.98 × 626.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.76x = 596,396.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,396.43/631.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.02

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