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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.17, 869.09 and 456.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.17, 869.09 and 456.21 is: 628.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.17 : 869.09 = 456.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.17/869.09 = 456.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.17x = 869.09 × 456.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.17x = 396,485.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,485.27/631.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.18

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