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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.14, 870.90 and 382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.14, 870.90 and 382.44 is: 527.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.14 : 870.90 = 382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.14/870.90 = 382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.14x = 870.90 × 382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.14x = 333,067.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,067.00/631.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.72

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