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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.67, 1,445.97 and 631.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.67, 1,445.97 and 631.23 is: 946.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.67 : 1,445.97 = 631.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.67/1,445.97 = 631.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.67x = 1,445.97 × 631.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.67x = 912,729.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,729.26/964.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.16

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