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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.88, 947.71 and 448.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.88, 947.71 and 448.71 is: 673.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.88 : 947.71 = 448.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.88/947.71 = 448.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.88x = 947.71 × 448.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.88x = 425,251.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,251.07/631.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.00

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