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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.80, 947.10 and 492.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.80, 947.10 and 492.90 is: 738.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.80 : 947.10 = 492.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.80/947.10 = 492.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.80x = 947.10 × 492.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.80x = 466,825.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,825.59/631.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.88

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