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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.96, 980.79 and 631.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.96, 980.79 and 631.09 is: 947.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.96 : 980.79 = 631.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.96/980.79 = 631.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.96x = 980.79 × 631.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.96x = 618,964.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,964.31/652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.94

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