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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.14, 870.71 and 398.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.14, 870.71 and 398.13 is: 549.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.14 : 870.71 = 398.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.14/870.71 = 398.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.14x = 870.71 × 398.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.14x = 346,655.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,655.77/631.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.25

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