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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.08, 870.81 and 382.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.08, 870.81 and 382.47 is: 527.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.08 : 870.81 = 382.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.08/870.81 = 382.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.08x = 870.81 × 382.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.08x = 333,058.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,058.70/631.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.76

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