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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.05, 871.40 and 424.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.05, 871.40 and 424.65 is: 586.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.05 : 871.40 = 424.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.05/871.40 = 424.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.05x = 871.40 × 424.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.05x = 370,033.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,033.53/631.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.38

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