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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.08, 869.94 and 506.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.08, 869.94 and 506.16 is: 697.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.08 : 869.94 = 506.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.08/869.94 = 506.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.08x = 869.94 × 506.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.08x = 440,328.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,328.83/631.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.74

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