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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.19, 870.77 and 394.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.19, 870.77 and 394.99 is: 544.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.19 : 870.77 = 394.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.19/870.77 = 394.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.19x = 870.77 × 394.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.19x = 343,946.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,946.93/631.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.92

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