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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.53, 869.46 and 498.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.53, 869.46 and 498.51 is: 686.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.53 : 869.46 = 498.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.53/869.46 = 498.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.53x = 869.46 × 498.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.53x = 433,434.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,434.50/631.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.32

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