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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.40, 870.96 and 398.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.40, 870.96 and 398.12 is: 549.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.40 : 870.96 = 398.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.40/870.96 = 398.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.40x = 870.96 × 398.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.40x = 346,746.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,746.60/631.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.17

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