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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.10, 912.54 and 631.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.10, 912.54 and 631.32 is: 870.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.10 : 912.54 = 631.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.10/912.54 = 631.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.10x = 912.54 × 631.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.10x = 576,104.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,104.75/662.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.12

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