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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.89, 946.62 and 606.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.89, 946.62 and 606.39 is: 908.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.89 : 946.62 = 606.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.89/946.62 = 606.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.89x = 946.62 × 606.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.89x = 574,020.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,020.90/631.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.42

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