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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.22, 871.16 and 500

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.22, 871.16 and 500 is: 690.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.22 : 871.16 = 500 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.22/871.16 = 500/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.22x = 871.16 × 500
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.22x = 435,580
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,580/631.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.06

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