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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.52, 869.76 and 544.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.52, 869.76 and 544.16 is: 749.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.52 : 869.76 = 544.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.52/869.76 = 544.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.52x = 869.76 × 544.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.52x = 473,288.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,288.60/631.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.44

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