Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.56, 948 and 630.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 634.56, 948 and 630.96 is: 942.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
634.56 : 948 = 630.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
634.56/948 = 630.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
634.56x = 948 × 630.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
634.56x = 598,150.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 598,150.08/634.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 942.62
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