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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.89, 948.02 and 445.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.89, 948.02 and 445.05 is: 667.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.89 : 948.02 = 445.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.89/948.02 = 445.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.89x = 948.02 × 445.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.89x = 421,914.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,914.08/631.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.70

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