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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.02, 944.49 and 571.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.02, 944.49 and 571.14 is: 854.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.02 : 944.49 = 571.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.02/944.49 = 571.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.02x = 944.49 × 571.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.02x = 539,436.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,436.02/631.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.86

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