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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.08, 870.51 and 444.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.08, 870.51 and 444.74 is: 613.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.08 : 870.51 = 444.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.08/870.51 = 444.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.08x = 870.51 × 444.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.08x = 387,146.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,146.26/631.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.47

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