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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.87, 948.31 and 458.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.87, 948.31 and 458.62 is: 688.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.87 : 948.31 = 458.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.87/948.31 = 458.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.87x = 948.31 × 458.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.87x = 434,910.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,910.41/631.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.29

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