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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.42, 871.10 and 508.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.42, 871.10 and 508.44 is: 701.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.42 : 871.10 = 508.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.42/871.10 = 508.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.42x = 871.10 × 508.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.42x = 442,902.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,902.08/631.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.44

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