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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.22, 869.82 and 521.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.22, 869.82 and 521.48 is: 718.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.22 : 869.82 = 521.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.22/869.82 = 521.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.22x = 869.82 × 521.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.22x = 453,593.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,593.73/631.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.60

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