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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.98, 947.97 and 415.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.98, 947.97 and 415.51 is: 623.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.98 : 947.97 = 415.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.98/947.97 = 415.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.98x = 947.97 × 415.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.98x = 393,888.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,888.64/631.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.26

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