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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.31, 949.64 and 415.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.31, 949.64 and 415.17 is: 621.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.31 : 949.64 = 415.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.31/949.64 = 415.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.31x = 949.64 × 415.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.31x = 394,259.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,259.96/634.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.56

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