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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.08, 870.58 and 421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.08, 870.58 and 421.20 is: 581.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.08 : 870.58 = 421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.08/870.58 = 421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.08x = 870.58 × 421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.08x = 366,688.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,688.30/631.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.05

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