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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.18, 870.66 and 434.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.18, 870.66 and 434.68 is: 599.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.18 : 870.66 = 434.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.18/870.66 = 434.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.18x = 870.66 × 434.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.18x = 378,458.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,458.49/631.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.60

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