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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.17, 870.98 and 473.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.17, 870.98 and 473.49 is: 653.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.17 : 870.98 = 473.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.17/870.98 = 473.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.17x = 870.98 × 473.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.17x = 412,400.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,400.32/631.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.39

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