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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631, 870.78 and 398.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631, 870.78 and 398.44 is: 549.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631 : 870.78 = 398.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631/870.78 = 398.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631x = 870.78 × 398.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631x = 346,953.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,953.58/631
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.85

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