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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.50, 871.59 and 355.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.50, 871.59 and 355.50 is: 490.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.50 : 871.59 = 355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.50/871.59 = 355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.50x = 871.59 × 355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.50x = 309,850.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,850.25/631.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.66

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