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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.84, 946.29 and 609.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.84, 946.29 and 609.95 is: 913.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.84 : 946.29 = 609.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.84/946.29 = 609.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.84x = 946.29 × 609.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.84x = 577,184.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,184.85/631.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.50

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