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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.80, 869.94 and 474.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.80, 869.94 and 474.66 is: 653.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.80 : 869.94 = 474.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.80/869.94 = 474.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.80x = 869.94 × 474.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.80x = 412,925.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,925.72/631.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.57

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