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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.04, 871.28 and 474.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.04, 871.28 and 474.02 is: 654.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.04 : 871.28 = 474.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.04/871.28 = 474.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.04x = 871.28 × 474.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.04x = 413,004.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,004.15/631.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.48

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