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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.28, 870.92 and 582.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.28, 870.92 and 582.16 is: 803.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.28 : 870.92 = 582.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.28/870.92 = 582.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.28x = 870.92 × 582.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.28x = 507,014.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,014.79/631.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.15

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