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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.28, 870 and 456.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.28, 870 and 456.32 is: 628.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.28 : 870 = 456.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.28/870 = 456.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.28x = 870 × 456.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.28x = 396,998.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,998.40/631.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.88

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