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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.34, 966.35 and 631.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.34, 966.35 and 631.01 is: 940.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.34 : 966.35 = 631.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.34/966.35 = 631.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.34x = 966.35 × 631.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.34x = 609,780.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,780.51/648.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.53

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