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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.94, 947.89 and 446.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.94, 947.89 and 446.08 is: 669.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.94 : 947.89 = 446.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.94/947.89 = 446.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.94x = 947.89 × 446.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.94x = 422,834.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,834.77/631.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.11

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