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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.18, 869.40 and 444.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.18, 869.40 and 444.34 is: 612.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.18 : 869.40 = 444.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.18/869.40 = 444.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.18x = 869.40 × 444.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.18x = 386,308.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,308.68/631.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.05

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