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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.58, 970.56 and 631.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.58, 970.56 and 631.50 is: 946.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.58 : 970.56 = 631.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.58/970.56 = 631.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.58x = 970.56 × 631.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.58x = 612,908.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,908.64/647.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.46

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