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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.26, 870.60 and 407.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.26, 870.60 and 407.23 is: 561.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.26 : 870.60 = 407.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.26/870.60 = 407.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.26x = 870.60 × 407.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.26x = 354,534.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,534.44/631.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.63

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