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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.94, 949.41 and 412.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.94, 949.41 and 412.74 is: 620.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.94 : 949.41 = 412.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.94/949.41 = 412.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.94x = 949.41 × 412.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.94x = 391,859.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,859.48/631.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.09

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