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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.40, 870.90 and 445.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.40, 870.90 and 445.28 is: 614.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.40 : 870.90 = 445.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.40/870.90 = 445.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.40x = 870.90 × 445.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.40x = 387,794.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,794.35/631.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.18

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