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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.29, 870.32 and 617.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.29, 870.32 and 617.49 is: 851.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.29 : 870.32 = 617.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.29/870.32 = 617.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.29x = 870.32 × 617.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.29x = 537,410.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,410.81/631.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.29

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