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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.05, 870.75 and 382.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.05, 870.75 and 382.47 is: 527.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.05 : 870.75 = 382.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.05/870.75 = 382.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.05x = 870.75 × 382.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.05x = 333,035.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,035.75/631.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.75

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