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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.26, 870.84 and 398.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.26, 870.84 and 398.25 is: 549.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.26 : 870.84 = 398.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.26/870.84 = 398.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.26x = 870.84 × 398.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.26x = 346,812.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,812.03/631.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.40

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