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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.08, 871.05 and 421.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.08, 871.05 and 421.32 is: 581.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.08 : 871.05 = 421.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.08/871.05 = 421.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.08x = 871.05 × 421.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.08x = 366,990.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,990.79/631.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.53

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