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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.52, 871.49 and 442.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.52, 871.49 and 442.74 is: 610.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.52 : 871.49 = 442.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.52/871.49 = 442.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.52x = 871.49 × 442.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.52x = 385,844.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,844.59/631.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.98

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