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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.89, 948.24 and 436.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.89, 948.24 and 436.32 is: 654.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.89 : 948.24 = 436.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.89/948.24 = 436.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.89x = 948.24 × 436.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.89x = 413,736.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,736.08/631.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.76

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