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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.49, 871.54 and 395.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.49, 871.54 and 395.68 is: 546.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.49 : 871.54 = 395.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.49/871.54 = 395.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.49x = 871.54 × 395.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.49x = 344,850.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,850.95/631.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.09

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