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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.06, 869.76 and 431.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.06, 869.76 and 431.74 is: 595.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.06 : 869.76 = 431.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.06/869.76 = 431.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.06x = 869.76 × 431.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.06x = 375,510.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,510.18/631.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.05

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