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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.15, 981.08 and 631.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.15, 981.08 and 631.28 is: 948.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.15 : 981.08 = 631.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.15/981.08 = 631.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.15x = 981.08 × 631.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.15x = 619,328.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,328.12/653.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.22

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