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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.52, 871.52 and 457.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.52, 871.52 and 457.12 is: 630.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.52 : 871.52 = 457.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.52/871.52 = 457.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.52x = 871.52 × 457.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.52x = 398,389.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,389.22/631.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.84

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