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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.44, 871.68 and 445.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.44, 871.68 and 445.08 is: 614.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.44 : 871.68 = 445.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.44/871.68 = 445.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.44x = 871.68 × 445.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.44x = 387,967.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,967.33/631.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.42

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