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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.16, 870.38 and 398.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.16, 870.38 and 398.20 is: 549.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.16 : 870.38 = 398.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.16/870.38 = 398.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.16x = 870.38 × 398.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.16x = 346,585.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,585.32/631.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.12

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