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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.30, 870.37 and 454.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.30, 870.37 and 454.12 is: 626.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.30 : 870.37 = 454.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.30/870.37 = 454.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.30x = 870.37 × 454.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.30x = 395,252.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,252.42/631.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.09

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